Program Overview
The Public Management in the Information Age at University of York is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Computer Science & IT over 36 months, delivered Online. 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 computer science & it. 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 Management in the Information Age programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,990 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,990 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Management in the Information Age programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The changing context of public service delivery, including global trends in reform and modernisation of public services.
- The role of e-government within this context.
- Debates concerning privacy, surveillance, freedom, democracy and security in the information age.
- The implementation of e-government projects.
- The impact of organisational structure and culture on such change projects.
- Tools and techniques for analysing change requirements and planning effective change, including the role of the change agent.
- What trends and pressures are affecting public service organisations, why and with what consequences?
- Why have market-based arrangements been introduced into many public sector settings and how should public sector performance be measured?
- How are new information and communication technologies shaping public service delivery?
- What is their role in welfare delivery?
- How and why does change occur in society, organisations and individuals?
- How should change be managed in complex public sector organisations?
- What skills and behaviours do organisational \x91change agents\x92 need?
- Policy and Research Officer in a national non-governmental organisation
- Policy officer in a local government authority
- Performance manager, government department
- Policy evaluation and advocacy officer, UN agency
- Programme Officer, UN agency
- Communications officer, international NGO
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good second class (undergraduate) degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants without undergraduate-level academic experience may also be considered if they have sufficient professional background.
- Professional experience in the public service field. This includes roles in government at national or local level, non-governmental and inter-governmental organisations, the voluntary and charitable sector, and private sector roles that support or deliver public services.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,990 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,990 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,990 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,990 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of York 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 University of York
University of York
Heslington, United Kingdom
University of York is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-04-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months