Program Overview
The Public Administration - Public Management: Linking Politics and Policy at Leiden University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Administration - Public Management: Linking Politics and Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 14,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration - Public Management: Linking Politics and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Institutions
- Networking for performance
- Co-Production and Citizen Engagement
- Public Policy and Values
- Research Design
- Politicians and Civil Servants
- Markets in the Welfare State
- Democratization in a Changing World
- Future Proof Regulation
- Research Methods: Public Management
- Change Management and Leadership
- HRM in the Public Sector
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to be considered for the Public Administration Master\xc2\x92s programme, you should possess:
- a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Public Administration or a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in a closely related discipline from a recognised university.
In case you have a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in another discipline in the
- social and behavioral sciences (for example, Psychology)
- Law
- or the humanities (for example, History)
- and you have demonstrated academic excellence, proficiency in English, and interest in issues of public policy and administration (evidenced in, for example, the choice of elective courses, Minor programs, internships, or work experience), you might be considered for admission to a bridging programme (pre-master). Successfully completing the pre-master programme grants access to the Public Administration Master\xc2\x92s programme.
Documents for application
The following documents are required for the online application system:
- diploma (or indication of when you expect to graduate)
- transcript of results, preferably with grade average
- CV
- letter of motivation
- copy ID.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 14,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 14,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
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