MPA Master in Public Administration

The Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) offered by Apsley Business School is designed for professionals hoping to integrate the latest scholarship and theory with the practical day-to-day aspects of their business. The programme of study is flexible, with a strict focus on the quality of your assessed work, rather than volume. As such, it is ideal for the motivated high achiever, who is balancing their work, study and family commitments. The programme can be completed in 12 months on average, depending on your personalised study plan. Advanced Entry, scholarships and finance plans are available on application- please enquire about the eligibility criteria.

The whole Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) is accredited at 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System Credits), which is equivalent to 240 credits at the postgraduate level in the British system. Most students will complete the whole programme in 6 to 18 months. The delivery is either classroom based, blended or online. The content, delivery, and final certification are identical for each mode of study.

Apsley’s Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) programmes are aimed at professionals who wish to increase their skill and knowledge portfolios, and to help them achieve their career goals. The MPH demonstrates a deeper theoretical understanding of the topic, and wider independent study. On graduation you will be expected to be in a position to influence and manage people, set out a strategic direction, and make appropriate use of a range of financial, marketing, human and technological resources. The majority of our applicants are either enhancing their employability within their current organisation, looking to leap upwards to a new position in a different organisation or sector, or are planning to establish their own private company.

Apsley Business School (ABS) delivers a wide range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, lifelong learning courses, and packages in Information Security, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and general business competencies aimed at professionals in the workplace.

Drawing on over 18 years of consultancy and training experience, our team of experienced and qualified lecturers at ABS is able to plan and deliver bespoke accredited training in the workplace, online, or at one of our satellite campuses across London and the UK. Experience shows that professionals prefer the blended delivery model for their training outcomes and content: This mixture of online and classroom delivery makes the best use of your limited time and helps you achieve your learning goals efficiently.