Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master of Public Administration
(MPA)

Aims of the course
To produce high quality administrators …..
……. who can develop policy and manage change

Advantages of the course
The same degree certificate as students who study in London
Opportunity to develop English language skills to a high professional level
Opportunity to study in London and interact with UK staff and students
Excellent employment prospects for successful candidates

Spring semester (MPA)
GIP004 Researching Public Services
GIP030 Managing public services
HRP010 Human Resource Strategy

Summer school
2nd-13th July (arrive 1st, leave 14th)
Cost £650 gbp per person (30900rbls) plus £535 accommodation

Autumn semester
GIP003 Public service policy and strategy
SSP035 Project Management
GIP075 Comparative public policy

The placement GIP005N
20+ days
3 –way agreement with employer, student and placement co-ordinator (Mr Parkhomenko)
Visits and support
Reflective report and log

Dissertation
12-15000 words
Must be ‘comparative or international in focus’
Complete by May 2013

Relationship with Russian award
The English MPA is awarded by London Metropolitan University, and students will receive the same degree certificate as students who have studied in London.
It is taught inside the Russian programme, but to achieve both the Russian and English award you will need to complete the necessary Russian modules
Because the English MPA is a foreign award you will need to meet the same standards as are applied in the UK
It is taught mostly by Russian staff who have been approved because of their excellent research, consultancy and English language skills

How do we work?
Reading is absolutely ESSENTIAL
Discussion in seminars
Originality is highly valued, blind copying is very severely punished!
English language skills – keep practising your skils in written and spoken English

Log in online to Londonmet
results, marks, personal information
to access teaching materials for each module (UK powerpoints, other reading, for each module)
Londonmet e-mail account
Especially, library for expert journal articles on every subject
Course facebook page…..?

How to log in
User Name = the figure at the top of your ID card
Eg PDG1532 (capital letters)
Password = your date of birth
Eg 06071990

Study in the UK
As the identical programme is taught in London, at the same time, it is possible to attend the course there for one, two or three semesters
Scholarships – apply by 31st May
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/howtoapply/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships/gradschol.cfm
You will also need to apply for the MPA programme in London BEFORE applying for the scholarship
There is also a special Londonmet chevening scholarship, but you must apply for this before the end of February
OR you may pay – currently £3292 per semester (11-12)

Basic rules to note!
You must usually pass modules on aggregate (ie get more than 50% on average)
If you do not you will be asked to ‘resubmit’ any failed assignments in July
Your resubmission will be ‘capped’ at 50% maximum
If, after this you are still not successful you will need to repeat the entire module – but must pass at the first attempt

Handing in work
Give to the assessment office, using preprinted front sheets. Do NOT give to tutors, or send by e-mail. Keep a copy, get a receipt.
There are NO extensions and tutors cannot give them. If you must hand in late you should also apply for ‘mitigating circumstances’ (see website) no later than 14 days after the assessment point, providing evidence

Marking and grades
UK grading is different to other countries in that 50-60 is good, 60-70 is very good and 70 plus is excellent. Your ECTS transcript makes this clear.
All work is marked by two tutors and also checked by an ‘external examiner’. There is no right of appeal against the academic judgement of tutors.
Feedback is usually given in class – you will also receive a written record of feedback through the postgraduate office
after the end of the semester

Enjoy your time with us!
Keep up with the work and keep in touch!
Attend classes, seminars and events
[e-mail]
www.londonmet.ac.uk
www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/lgir/summer-school/

Next moves?
all students gain from the course – more likely to be shortlisted for jobs, and more likely to be appointed when interviewed
those with good previous work experience often ‘break through’ the glass ceiling into more senior positions
Some continue to research degrees (MPhil, PhD)

Study with us!

Our university
24000 students
8000 international students
2400 staff
Established 150 years ago
‘Education that works’

Department of Law, Governance and International Relations
One of the largest in the University, specialising in law, politics and public administration – including international relations
2500 students and 90 academic staff
Research units – Human Rights and Social Justice, Institute for the Study of European Transformations, Global Policy Institute
External evaluations available at ww.qaa.ac.uk/reviews

Major projects
Work in Ukraine, Kyrgztan, South Africa, Russia, Albania, Romania
Close links to local authorities in London involving consultancy and advice
MPA programme being developed in the Gulf states – Bahrain, Abu Dhabi