Executive Master of Public Administration Program Catalog

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2 Executive Master of Public Administration Program Catalog 1. Program Overview The Executive Master in Public Administration program at SABI will cover research, theory, and practice in the field of Public Administration. This program provides advanced and updated knowledge pertaining to administration in government departments, public fund foundations, statutory boards, non-profit organizations, education and research institutes, mass media groups and publishing companies. This degree is geared towards those with higher diplomas in Public Administration, wishing to expand their academic scope and become better equipped in research and writing at the Master level. Program Code: SABIEMPA Total Learning Hours: 1500 learning hours Program Language: English Contact Hours: 180 hours Program Length: 1 to 2 Years Directed Study Hours: 180 hours Program Level: Graduate (BAC+5) Credits: 60 ECTS Credits 29 American Credits Mode of Delivery: Blended and E-Learning Program Director: Adlan Parsa, PhD Program Director adlan.parsa@sabi.eu.com SABI s EMPA degree is a one to two years program comprised of 12 subjects, ranging from Diplomatic English to Behavioral Economics and it can be studied full-time over a one-year period or part time over a two-year period. Subjects include pre-recorded videos, residential and online workshops as well as residential weekend/weekday classes and activities in the Flipped classroom. 2. Program Objectives and Outcome SABI s EMPA is a professional graduate degree in Public Administration. It prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive branch of local, state/provincial, and federal/national governments; as well as, in in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and non-profit sectors. This EMPA focuses on the systematic investigation of executive organization and management. Students will learn about the roles, development and principles of public administration including public policy management and implementation, relations between organizational management and legislators, the public and non-profit budget processes, financial management, personnel management of civil employees, professional ethics, negotiations and appropriate research methods. Students enrolling for the SABI EMPA will be able: 1) To develop an understanding of socio-cultural, economic and political environments in order to reach a professional perspective beyond present responsibilities. 2) To identify problems, obtain relevant data, design and evaluate alternative approaches, and implement the best choice. 3) To set up a basis for dealing effectively with others 2

3 4) To become aware of recent developments in behavioral sciences. 5) To obtain an interdisciplinary understanding of fundamental concepts and principles from the various public administration disciplines. 6) To encourage students to think broadly and to bridge all gaps between the theories and the actual practice of effective Management. 4. Program Structure Course Code Course Name Credit (ECTS) Credits (American) SABIEMPADM Diplomatic English 2 1 SABIEMPAPM Project Management 4 2 SABIEMPAHRM Human Resource Management 4 2 SABIEMPAVM Virtual Management 4 2 SABIEMPACCM Cross-Cultural Management 4 2 SABIEMPAGMHRS Global Marketing and Human Resource Systems 4 2 SABIEMPAIR International Relations 4 2 SABIEMPAIO International Organizations 4 2 SABIEMPABE Behavioral Economy 4 2 SABIEMPAN Negotiations 4 2 SABIEMBAIE International Economy 4 2 SABIEMBAFM Financial Management 4 2 Workshops 5 2 Seminars 5 2 Grande Comprehensive Exam (GCE) 4 2 Total Program Credits (ECTS) Program Flow Week 1 - Week 90 Week 91 - Week 93 Week 94 Time Line (Weeks) Courses + Exams + Breaks + Seminars + Workshops GCE Preparation Grande Comprehensive Exam (GCE) 94 Weeks (1,5 Years) Course Time Line (Weeks) Week 1, 2 and 3 Pre-recorded Lectures Residential Lectures Seminars and Workshops Week 4 Case Study Submission Week 5 Final Exam Submission Week 6 Break 3

4 6. Program Calendar Week Course Name 1-5 Diplomatic English 6 Break 7-11 Project Management 12 Break Human Resource Management 18 Break Virtual Management 24 Break Cross-Cultural Management 30 Break Global Marketing and Human Resource Systems 36 Break International Relations 42 Break Seminars 1 and Workshops 1 48 Break International Organizations 54 Break Behavioral Economy 60 Break Negotiations 66 Break International Economy 72 Break Financial Management 78 Break Seminars 2 84 Break Workshops 2 90 Break GCE Preparation 94 GCE 8. Program Admission Requirements 1) Proficiency in the English language* 2) Bachelor Degree 3) At least 3 years work experience in the field 4

5 4) Motivation Letter (maximum 150 words) *Applicants from non-english speaking countries must also provide a language certificate: IELTS score of 6.5 points, TOEFL score of 85 points or take the English language test offered by SABI. Students can also participate in SABI s Advance English program before starting their studies. 9. Graduation Requirements 1) Pass all required courses with Grade Point Average (GPA) of C 2) Pass General Comprehensive Exam (GCE) with minimum of B GPA 3) Pass 60 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits it Transfer System (ECTS) credits 5