Master of Arts in Public Management and Policy
An interdisciplinary and interuniversity master's program preparing future professionals for leadership in public and non-profit sectors.
Best for:Best for students seeking careers in public administration, international organizations, and non-profit management with strong interdisciplinary interests.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Public Management and Policy (PMP) is a comprehensive graduate program jointly offered by Università della Svizzera italiana, the University of Bern, and the University of Lausanne through the Swiss Public Administration Network. Designed for future leaders in the public and non-profit sectors, the curriculum integrates political science, communication, management, public economics, law, and sociology. Students benefit from a multicultural and multilingual learning environment that fosters interdisciplinary problem-solving and strategic management skills. The program requires the completion of 120 ECTS credits, with opportunities for mobility and specialization across partner universities.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across core disciplines including political science, public economics, management, and law
- Participate in interuniversity mobility programs and specialized modules across partner institutions
- Engage in multicultural and multilingual seminars addressing contemporary public sector challenges
- Complete a 120 ECTS curriculum combining foundational studies and specialized training
- Develop strategic leadership and analytical competencies for national and international public organizations
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: Italian, German, English, and French multi-language environment; specific proficiency requirements apply per institutional guidelines.
Instruction: Italian, German, English, French
- Foundational academic background suitable for graduate studies in social sciences or management
- Capacity for interdisciplinary analysis and critical thinking
- Intercultural communication competence
- Applicants must meet general university admission requirements for master's degree programmes in Switzerland
- Visa applicants must submit applications by the specified early deadline
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Candidates must submit their application online through the official university admissions portal before the specified deadline. Applicants requiring a student visa must ensure they submit their materials by the earlier visa application deadline.
- Application form
- University transcripts
- Proof of prior degree
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