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List of programmes in public administration
1. University of Tartu
Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Public Administration and Social Policy
1.1 Bachelor (BA) of Public Administration
Curriculum
The bachelor's program lasts four years, during which time a candidate for the BA degree must earn one hundred and sixty credits. Credits are divided in the following manner: 94 credits for courses in public administration; 35-50 credits in a minor; 16-31 credits for elective courses.
Lower level (20 credits)
Compulsory general courses:
Economics I 2 credits
Introduction to Sociology 2 credits
Introduction to Political Science 2 credits
Compulsory public administration courses:
Estonian Administration and Administrative Law 3 credits
Estonian Government and Constitutional Law 3 credits
Estonian Public Administration 2 credits
Introduction to Public Administration 4 credits
Public Policy 2 credits
Intermediate level (25 credits)
Compulsory public administration courses:
Accounting 2 credits
Course Paper (mandatory for PA majors only) 3 credits
Data Analysis in Social Sciences 3 credits
Organization Theory 3 credits
Philosophy of State 2 credits
Public Finance 4 credits
Theory and Philosophy of Public Administration and Bureaucracy 2 credits
Elective public administration courses (6 credits)
Upper level (94 credits)
Compulsory general courses:
European Union 2 credits
Psychology 2 credits
Compulsory public administration courses>
Comparative Administrative Systems 3 credits
Ethics for Bureaucrats 3 credits
Management of Public Organizations 3 credits
2 internships ( one of them in local authorities) 10 credits
Thesis 10 credits
Upper level public administration elective courses from the following blocks:
- Theory of Public Administration:
Central Government
Civil Law
Communication Theory
Decision-making
Free Market versus Welfare State
Government and Information
Greek State Philosophy
Hans-Georg Gadamer: Political Essays
Johannes Althusius: Politica
Max Weber
Policy Analysis
Policy Implementation
Political Communication
Presocratic State Thinking
Public Administration Reform
Public Choice
Sociology of Bureaucracy
Welfare State Conservatism
- Management and Economics:
Academic Administration
Business Management
Citizen-Orientedness in Public Administration
Conflict Management and Negotiations
Human Resource Management
Economics II
Non-Governmental Organizations
Office Management
Organizational Behavior
Project Management
Public Economics
Welfare Economics
- Social and Regional Policy:
Comparative Social Policy
Demography
Environmental Economics
Health Economics and Management
History of Estonian Social Policy
Introduction to Social Policy
Labor Economics and Management
Local Government
Population Analysis
Poverty
Regional Administration
Regional Planning and Regional Policy
Social Security
Social Analysis
Urban Sociology
- International Public Administration:
Comparative Educational Administration
Comparative Economic Policy
Comparative Public Policy
Diplomacy
European Union Finance
European Union Law
European Union Public Policies
European Union Regional Policies
European Union Projects
German Society and Politics
Management of International Organizations
Politics and Administration of Small States
Public Service in Great Britain
· Other
Minor course(s) (35-50 credits)
Elective courses (16-31 credits)
Degree title: Baccalaureus artium (BA, Public Administration)
1.2 Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Curriculum
The MPA degree in Public Administration is a professional degree. The master's program lasts two years, during which time a candidate for the MPA degree must earn eighty credits. Credits are divided in the following manner:
60 credits for master's studies, including 20 credits for internships
20 credits for a master's thesis or project.
Master's studies (60 credits)
Courses and seminars (30 credits)
Special Course in Public Administration (4 credits)
Estonian Public Administration (4 credits)
Organisation and Economics (2 credits)
International Public Administration (4 credits)
Master's Seminar (16 credits)
Internship (20 credits)
A candidate for the MPA degree must have at least twelve months of practical experience in civil service or working in an international organisation. In the event a student has some other kind of administrative work experience, the internship will be longer. Practical experience acquired more than five years before applying for the MPA degree is not considered.
Professional Examination (10 credits)
Master's thesis or project (20 credits)
Defence of the Master's thesis or project
Denomination of the MPA degree:
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
1.3 Master of Arts in Public Administration and Social Policy - MA
Curriculum
The MA degree in Public Administration and Social Policy is an academic degree. The Master's program lasts two years, during which time a candidate for the M.A degree must earn eighty credits.
Credits are divided in the following manner:
40 credits for master's studies, and
40 credits for a master's thesis
Master's studies (40 credits)
Courses and seminars (20 credits)
Special Course of Public Administration (4 credits)
Master's Seminar (16 credits)
Internship (10 credits)
As a rule, a candidate for the MA degree must have at least three months practical experience in civil service or international organisations. In the event a student has some other kind of administrative work experience, the internship will be longer. Practical experience acquired more than four years before applying for the MA degree is not considered.
Professional Examination (10 credits)
Master's thesis(40 credits)
Defence of the Master's thesis in the form of academic discussion.
Degree title: Magister artium (Master of Arts in Public Administration and Social Policy)
1.4 Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration and Social Policy
Curriculum
The PhD in Public Administration and Social Policy is an academic degree. The doctoral program lasts four years, during which time a candidate for the PhD degree must earn 160 credits. Credits are divided in the following manner: 40 credits for doctoral studies, and 120 credits for the doctoral dissertation.
Doctoral studies (40 credits)
Lecture courses and seminars
Compulsory courses (14 credits)
Doctoral Seminar (6 credits)
Theory and History of Public Administration (4 credits)
Theory of Social Policy (4 credits)
Elective subjects of Public Administration
Special Seminar in Public Administration for PhD Students (4 credits)
Special Seminar in Social Policy (4 credits)
Special Seminar in Comparative Administrative Systems (4 credits)
Foundations of Scientific Work (2 credits)
Foreign Language (2 credits)
Other elective subjects
Teaching Experience (10 credits)
Doctoral dissertation (120 credits)
Defence of the doctoral dissertation in the form of academic discussion.
Degree Title: Philosophiae Doctor (Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration and Social Policy)
2. Tallinn Technical University
2.1. Bachelor’s Degree Programme
Public Administration Curriculum
Domain related studies 80.0 CP
General courses 28.0 CP
Introductory courses 52.0 CP
Specialisation related studies 55.0 CP
Primary courses 26.0 CP
Specific courses 29.0 CP
Internships 3.0 CP
Electives 7.0 CP
Thesis 15.0 CP
LIST OF DISCIPLINES
1. Domain related studies 80,0 CP
1.1 General courses 28,0 CP
Obligatory disciplines 22,0 CP
Organisation of Studies 0,0 CP
Risk management and safety 1,5 CP
Informatics 4,0 CP
Economic mathematics I 5,0 CP
Microeconomics I 4,0 CP
Macroeconomics I 4,0 CP
Human Rights 3,5 CP
Electives minimum 6,0 CP
Information Systems 2,5 CP
Physical education 1,0 CP
Physical education 1,0 CP
Physical education 1,0 CP
Physical education 1,0 CP
Psychology and logic 2,5 CP
Cultural theory 1,5 CP
Philosophy 2,5 CP
1.2 Introductory courses 52,0 CP
Obligatory disciplines 37,5 CP
Sociology 2,5 CP
Political Science 2,5 CP
Introduction into Law 2,5 CP
Organisational Sociology 2,0 CP
Introduction into Public and
Administrative Law 2,5 CP
Social Policy 3,5 CP
Demography 4,0 CP
Economic Mathematics IIB 4,0 CP
Statistics 5,0 CP
Introduction into Accounting 3,0 CP
Public Sector Economics I 3,5 CP
Organisation psychology 2,5 CP
Electives minimum 14,5 CP
Economic Policy 2,5 CP
Application Software in
Administration 2,0 CP
Environmental economics 2,0 CP
Data analysis 3,5 CP
Social and political analysis 2,5 CP
Introduction into Formal Logic 3,0 CP
Intro into Scientific Research 1,5 CP
Communicational Psychology 2,5 CP
Taxation and State Budget 3,5 CP
Communication systems and
their utilisation 1,5 CP2. Speciality related studies 55,0 CP
2.1 Chief courses 26,0 CP
Obligatory disciplines 23,0 CP
Special course in Public Administration
and Public Management 3,5 CP
Introduction into Management 2,0 CP
Personnel Management and
Leadership Psychology 2,5 CP
Government Institutions 3,0 CP
European Integration 2,5 CP
Estonian Administrative History 1,5 CP
Management of Local Authority 2,0 CP
Analysis of State's Economy 2,5 CP
Law Drafting 3,5 CP
Electives minimum 3,0 CP
Special Course in Public
Administration I 2,0 CP
Special Course in Public
Administration II 2,0 CP
National Information Organisation 3,0 CP
Education Policy 1,5 CP
Education Economics 3,5 CP
2.2 Specific courses 29,0 CP
Obligatory disciplines 20,5 CP
Office Administration in
Government Institutions 2,0 CP
Models of Welfare State 3,5 CP
Contemporary Society and
Public Administration 5,0 CP
Contemporary Society and
Public Administration -
written assignment 1,0 CP
Personnel Management 3,5 CP
Special Course in Administrative
Law 3,5 CP
Urban Studies 2,0 CP
Electives minimum 8,5 CP
International Security 3,0 CP
Official's Professional Ethics 1,5 CP
Training in Self-expression and
Debating 3,5 CP
Protocol and Etiquette in External
Relations 2,0 CP
Design I
Design II 3,0 CP
Public Relations 2,0 CP
Contract Law 2,0 CP
International Relations 2,0 CP
Practical training 3,0 CP
Electives 7,0 CP
Thesis 15,0 CPBachelor’s degree requirements:
Students must:
- complete theoretical courses with a minimum volume of 145.0 CP;
- pass an extra-curricular foreign language examination;
- pass the official language examination, (Estonian) - this applies to students who did not start their studies in Tallinn Technical University in the Estonian language;
- not receive more than three grades of 1 (insufficient) during the whole period of studies;
- hold internships both at central and local government institutions;
- successfully defend a thesis.
2.2 Master's Degree Programme
Curriculum in Public Administration
Curriculum structure
Masters of Applied Science (MPA)/Masters of Science (MA)
General courses min 7.0 CP General courses min 7.0 CP
Intro courses min 7.0 CP Intro courses min 7.0 CP
Chief courses min 10.0 CP Chief courses min 8.0 CP
Specific courses min 26.0 CP Specific courses min 18.0 CP
Thesis (exam) 30.0 CP Thesis (exam) 40.0 CP
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Total no less than 80.0 CP Total no less than 80.0 CP
Disciplines
general courses min 7,0 CP
Obligatory disciplines - 5,5 CP
Social Philosophy 3,5 CP
English for science or 2,0 CP
German for science 2,0 CP
Electives
Administration Information Systems 3,5CP
Intellectual Property Law 2,5CP
Taxation 4,0CP
Introduction into Public and Administrative Law 3,0CPIntroductory courses min 7,0 CP
Obligatory disciplines - 4,0 CP
Public Sector Economics III 4,0CP
Electives
Administrative system
in Estonia 2,5CP
Office Administration in Public Institutions 2,0CP
Demography 4,0CP
Analysis of State's Economy 2,5CP
Exact Methods in Decision-making process 3,5CPchief courses min 10,0 CP (MPA), 8,0 CP (MA)
Obligatory disciplines - 6,5 CP
Legal and Economic Basis of Local Self-government 2,5CP
Master's seminar 4,0CPElectives
Education Economics 3,5CP
Methods of Social Analysis 3,0CP
International security 3,0CPSpecific courses min26,0 CP (MPA) 18,0 CP (MA)
Obligatory disciplines - 3,0CP
Internship 3,0CP
Electives
Psychology of Personnel Management and Leadership 2,5CP
Government institutions and organisations 4,0CPSpecial Course in Public Administration and Management 3,5CP
EU institutions and administration I 3,5CP
EU institutions and administration II 3,5CP
Special Course in Administrative Law 3,5CP
Social Policy 2,0CP
Social Policy - Research paper 2,0CP
Science and Technology in Renaissance 1,5CP
Legal System of European Union 2,0CP
environmental Management 3,5CP
Environmental Policy 2,0CP
Special Course in Environmental Organisation 4,0CP
Strategy of Sustainable Development 1,5AP
Educational System Management 2,0CP
Contemporary German Linguistics 1,5CP
Contemporary English Linguistics 1,5CP
Introduction into Translation Theory (German) 2,5CP
Introduction into Translation Theory (English) 2,5CP
Practical Training in Translation (German) 2,5CP
Practical Training in Translation (English) 2,5CP
Linguistics of Language for Special Purposes (German) 3,5CP
Linguistics of Language for Special Purposes (English) 3,5CP
Terminology (German) 3,5CP
Terminology (English) 3,5CP
Translation of Texts on Economics (German) 3,5CP
Translation of Texts on Economics (English) 3,5CP
Didactics of Language for Special Purposes(German) 3,5CP
Didactics of Language for Special Purposes (English) 3,5CP
Business Communication (German) 3,5CP
Business Communication (English) 3,5CP
Contrastive Linguistics (German) 2,5CP
Contrastive Linguistics (English) 2,5CP
Text Linguistics (German) 2,5CP
Text Linguistics (English) 2,5CP
Electives (min 4.0 CP) may be chosen from among the disciplines taught at the corresponding level at the institute or in the department. At least one examination must be passed.
Special courses may be pursued (min 4.0 CP) according to the supervisor's recommendation. At least one examination must be passed. Participation in scientific seminars and preparation of presentations and reports - up to 4.0 CP.
Practical training suggested by the supervisor must include at least fifty hours of lecturing per academic year. The calculated volume of practical training is 3.0 CP. Applicants for MPA and MA programmes should have at least twelve months' work experience in a public institutions or an international organisation.
Master's Dissertation
The master's dissertation must present a fresh approach to a speciality related issue in a manner that is superior in content and volume to a graduate thesis written at the end of five years of study at Tallinn Technical University.
Total volume of master's dissertation in MPA programme is 30.0 CP; in MA programme it is 40.0 CP.
Master's Degree Requirements:
Students must:
- complete master’s studies in the required volume;
- undergo practical training in teaching;
- defend his/her dissertation (it takes place in the form of a master's examination monitored by an examination board);
- pass a master's examination (defend his/her dissertation).
2.3 Doctoral Degree Programme
Curriculum in Public Administration
Doctor of Applied Science/Doctor of Science
Intro. and Primary courses min 15.0 CP 10.0 CP
Specialised courses min 25.0 CP 24.0 CP
Doctoral thesis 120.0 CP 126.0 CP
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Total 160.0 CP 160.0 CP
DISCIPLINES
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BASIC AND CHIEF COURSES min 15,0 CP 10,0 CP
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Suggested electives:
Public Sector Economics III 4,0 CP
Estonian Administrative System 2,5 CP
Doctoral seminar 4,0 CP
Methods of Social Analysis 3,0 CP
Special Course in Informatics for Master Students 3,5 CP
Legal and Economic Basis of Local Self-government 2,5 CP
Education Economics 3,5 CP
Social Philosophy 3,5 CP
Comparative Analysis of Administrative Policy 3,5 CP
Analysis of State's Economy 2,5 CP
European Community Law 4,0 CP
Public Administration Information Systems 3,5 CPSPECLIALISED COURSES min 25,0 CP 24,0 CP
Obligatory disciplines:
Internship 4,0 CP
Suggested electives:
Management of Educational System 2,0 CP
Special Course in Environmental Management 4,0 CP
European Union Legal System 2,0 CP
Social Policy 2,0 CP
Social Policy - Research Work 2,0 CPAt least two individual specialised courses are selected according to the supervisor's recommendation. Students are expected to participate in seminars, prepare presentations and reports and to write course books and articles on the topic of the doctoral thesis. A minimum of fifty hours of teaching practice per academic year is required.
Conditions of Completing Doctoral Studies
The total volume of studies for doctors is at least 40.0 CP and for doctors of science at least 34.0 CP. PhD students must submit their doctoral theses and pass a doctoral examination according to the requirements established by Tallinn Technical University.
3. Tallinn University of Educational Sciences
Bachelor’s Degree curriculum in Public Administration
General subjects 20 CP
Courses of major: lower, intermediate and higher level 95 CP
Bachelor Degree Thesis 10 CP
Additional speciality 30 CP
Electives 5 CP
Total Credit Points 160 CP
General Courses 20 Credit Points
Compulsory university general courses (10 CP)
CP
Philosophy 2,0
A Review of Psychology 2,0
A Review of Sociology 1,5
Informatics 2,0
Foreign Languages (one lg. by choice) English I 2,5
German I 2,5
Russian I 2,5
Basics of Economics 1,0
The establishment of the Republic of Estonia in 1918 and its revival in 1991 1,0
Social Psychology 1,0
Psychology of Interpersonal Communication and Social Interaction 1,0
Aesthetics 1,0
Health education 1,0
Environmental Studies 1,0
Information Society and Global Culture 1,0
Cultural Anthropology 1,0
Andragogics 1,0
Faculty General Courses (9 CP)
Compulsory (6 CP)
Basics of Economics 1,5
Basics of Politics and Government 1,5
Formal logic 1,5
Information Systems and Networks 1,5
Options ( 3 Credits)
General Issues of Man-Environment Relations 1,5
History of Medieval Philosophy 1,0
Advertising theory 1,5
Introduction to Social Policy 1,5
Critical Thinking 1,0
Human Sexual Behaviour 1,0
Stress and Coping 1,0
Ethics 1,0
Sociology of Public Opinion 1,0
Theory of Development of Civil Society 1,5
European History 1,0
* E - exam, P – prelim, P/g – graded prelim
Lower level 15 CP
Course
CP
Compulsory Courses (15,0 CP)
Organisation of studies -
Introduction to Public Administration 1,5
Introduction to Law 2,0
Genesis of Government Systems 2,0
Micro- and Macroeconomics 3,0
Applied Mathematics 3,0
Introduction to English for Public Administration 2,5
Basics of Social and Behavioural Research 1,0
Intermediate level 40 CP
Course
CP
(Lower level 15 CP)
Compulsory courses in TUES and TTU
(25,0 CP)
Political Sociology 2,0
Basics of Demography 2,0
Basics of European Integration 3,0
Basics of Public and Administrative Law 2,5
Statistics 4,0
Fundamentals of Management 2,0
Governmental Institutions and Organisations 3,0
Models of Welfare State 3,0
Proseminar I 2,0
General Theory of Culture 1,5
Higher Level 95 CP + Bachelor Thesis 10 CP
Course
CP
Compulsory Courses in TUES and TTU
(31,0 CP)
Public Sector Economics I 3,5
Regional Administration and Local Self Government I 2,0
Management of Public Sector Organisations 3,0
Social Policy 3,0
Institution Theory I 2,0
State Data Management 3,0
Research Methods in Public Administration I 3,0
Office Administration in State Institutions 2,0
Proseminar II 3,0
Tax Administration and State Budget 3,5
Strategic Management 3,0
Options in TUES and TTU
(19,0 CP)
Public administration and public policy
History of Estonian administration 1,5
Research Methods in Public Administration II 2,5
Special Course on Public Administration 2,0
Special Course on Public Administration 2,0
Civil Service Systems 3,0
Policy Making Process 2,0
Municipal Government 2,5
Regional Policy 3,0
Organisation and Management
Institution Theory II 2,0
Leadership Roles and Methods 2,5
Personnel Management 2,0
Public Relations 2,0
Organisational Behaviour 3,0
Interpersonal Communication 2,0
Self-expression and Discussion Training 3,5
Law
Special Course on Administrative Law 2,0
Special Course on Administrative Law 2,0
Civil Law 2,0
Law Drafting 3,5
Contract Law 2,0
Labour Law 2,5
Thematical Courses in Political Science
Political Ideologies 2,5
International Relations 3,0
International Security 2,0
Politics and Government in the US 2,0
Russian Political System and Society 2,0
Politics and Government in the United Kingdom 2,0
Government and Politics in Scandinavia 2,0
German Political System and Society 2,0
Sociology
Basic Theories of Sociology 3,0
Research Methods in Sociology 2,5
Sociology of National Relations 2,0
Sociology of Mass Communication 2,0
Urban Studies 2,0
Economics
International Business 2,0
Principles of Accounting 3,0
Economic Policy 2,5
Public Sector Economics II 2,0
Compulsory Practical Placement in Public Administration 5,0
Bachelor Thesis 10,0
H, T, I – Courses marked with H and T are taught by the TTU
ADDITIONAL SPECIALISATION
EUROPEAN UNION STUDIES (15,0 CP)
Course
CP Compulsory Courses (8,5 CP)
Political History of Europe 2,0
EU Law 2,0
Analysis of EU Economics 2,0
EU Public Policy 2,0
EU Finance 1,5
Options (5,5 CP)
Special Courses in the EU (Reading EU Documents, Project Management) 1,5
Research Seminar on EU Subjects 2,0
Psychology of Negotiations 2,0
Protocol and Etiquette in Foreign Service 2,0
French for Public Administration 2,0
Estonian Business School Bachelor of Public Administration
Curriculum
Structure of the study program:
core courses 110
foreign languages 26
internship 4
bachelor thesis20
Courses:
Management
Principles of Management 4
Strategic Management 3
Human Resource Management 2
Organizational Diagnostics 3
Management of Public Organizations 2
Optional Subjects 1
Term Paper 1Public Administration
Principles of Public Administration 2
State Administration 2
Local Government 1
Administrative Information Systems, National Data Management 2
Optional Subjects 1
Term Paper 1
Law
Theory of Law and Public Law
Encyclopaedia of Law 2
State Law 1
Administrative Law 1
Administrative Process 1
Fundamentals of International Law,
EU Law 2
Private Law
Civil Law 3
Business Law 3
Optional Subjects 4Economy
Fundamentals of Economics 4
Macroeconomics 4
Economics of the Public Sector 2
Demography 4
Economic-Political Geography 3Social Sciences
Philosophy and Ethics 2
Global Affairs 2
General and Social Psychology 3
Sociology 3
Communication Psychology, Training 3
Organizational Psychology 3
Public Relations 2
Presentation Techniques, Training 2
Protocol and Etiquette 1
Cultural History (European) 3
Political Science
Political Science 3
Domestic Policy 2
International Organizations 1
International Relations 2
European Integration I 2
European Integration II 2
European Integration III 2
Optional Subjects 2
Mathematics, IT
Computer Studies 4
Mathematics for Business, Statistics I 4
Mathematics for Business, Statistics II 4
Languages
English, TOEFL 13
Second Foreign Language 10
Estonian 2
Specialising Internship 5
Bachelor Thesis 20
