MSc Programme Overview
Public Administration and Local Government
Since the academic year 2018-2019, the Department of Business and Organisation Administration of the University of the Peloponnese has been offering the MSc Programme entitled “Public Administration and Local Government (Institutions, Policies, History)”.
The MSc Programme is a substantive continuation of the “Governance and Development” specialisation of the inter-institutional postgraduate programme “Entrepreneurship and Governance”, which was jointly organised by the University of the Peloponnese and the Technological Educational Institute of the Peloponnese during the period 2015-2018.
The programme awards a Master’s Degree in “Public Administration and Local Government”.
Field of Study
The academic focus of the MSc Programme is the interdisciplinary study of public administration, both at central government level and at the level of local government. The Greek case is examined within the broader European context, with emphasis on institutions, public policies, governance and the historical evolution of administration.
The programme focuses on understanding the contribution of democratic, effective and efficient local, national and European governance to smart, sustainable and socially balanced development.
Its interdisciplinary approach combines administrative science, political science and the history of institutions through specialised courses and applied research, culminating in the preparation of a Master’s thesis.
The first two semesters include coursework, while the third semester is devoted to the preparation of the Master’s thesis.
The language of instruction and the language in which the Master’s thesis is prepared is Greek.
Tuition fees for the MSc Programme amount to €3,450 per student.
Students who meet the income criteria provided for under the relevant legislation may be exempted from tuition fees, up to a maximum of 30% of the total number of admitted students.
Programme Objectives
The MSc Programme aims to provide specialised knowledge and skills to graduates, professionals and executives who work, or wish to work, in the fields of public administration, local government, social and development policy, and digital governance.
Interdisciplinary Education
To provide comprehensive knowledge of the operation of public administration and local government, drawing on approaches from administrative science, political science, the history of institutions and public policy.
Understanding Contemporary Governance
To analyse the institutional, administrative and social factors that shape democratic, effective and efficient governance at local, national and European level.
Connecting Theory and Practice
To connect theoretical knowledge with the analysis of empirical examples and practical applications, with the aim of strengthening students’ professional capabilities.
Applied Research
To develop research skills through the preparation of a Master’s thesis, with emphasis on issues relating to public administration, local government, institutions, public policies and development governance.