Specialty 281 «Public Administration and Management» prepares specialists for public authorities, local self-government, international, and non-governmental organizations who are capable of developing public policy, managing socio-economic development, and implementing reforms and digital services.

Main Study Areas:

Public Administration and Policy: drafting regulatory acts, analyzing and implementing state and regional programs.

Local Self-Government and Community Development: strategic planning for local community development, managing local budgets, attracting investments, and securing grants.

Electronic Governance (e-Government): implementing digital public services, databases, e-democracy projects, and digitalization programs.

Public Finance and Project Management: administering public procurement (Prozorro), budgeting, and public sector management.

Key Disciplines:

Theory and Practice of Public Administration

Administrative Management and Law

Strategic Management in the Public Sector

Electronic Governance and Document Management

Public Finance and Budget Management

Public Policy, Analysis, and Administration

Graduate Career Roles:

Civil Servant (in ministries, agencies, regional state administrations)

Local Government Official (city, settlement, district councils)

Public Policy Analyst / Management Consultant

Project Head / Manager in the Public Sector and NGOs

Public Relations (PR) Specialist in State Authorities

Primary Employment Sectors:

Ministries, central and regional executive bodies; local self-government bodies (executive committees, community councils); non-governmental and international organizations (NGOs, USAID, EU projects); state and municipal enterprises, institutions, and organizations; think tanks and consulting firms in public affairs.

Training is conducted at the Department of Economics and Public Administration (601)

Training is provided under the following degree programs:

Educational Program	Degree Level	Mode of Study	Duration of Study
Public Administration and Management	Bachelor based on complete general secondary education	Full-time and Part-time	3 years and 10 months
Public Administration and Management	Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time and Part-time	4 years