MA Public Policy and Administration
This program aims to equip students with a deep and systematic understanding of democratic institutions, governance roles, and public interest service. Students will develop skills for ethical and effective leadership, particularly within national and local governments, civil society, research institutions, and international organizations.
Programme Overview
Students are offered the opportunity to choose between a 1-year and a 2-year programme in Public Policy and Administration.
Please note that some aspects of the programme differ depending on whether students select the 1-year or 2-year option. Upon successful completion of the 1-year programme, students are awarded the qualification of Master of Public Administration. Upon successful completion of the 2-year programme, students are awarded the qualification of Master of Research in Public Administration.
Please carefully review the details provided below for each programme option.
Academic Staff
The academic staff at the British University in Georgia is composed of highly skilled professionals with both extensive teaching experience and substantial expertise in their respective fields. Each course is led by an instructor who brings real-world insights into the classroom, connecting lessons to practical examples. This approach ensures that students receive the most current and relevant knowledge of todayโs public policy environment.
Global Internship Program
Our Global Internship Program provides students with opportunities to intern at leading organizations in cities worldwide, including London, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok, and Krakow.
Pre-Accelerator Program
Students can participate in the BUG Pre-Accelerator Program, which includes two core components: 1) software engineering skill development, and 2) start-up development. The software engineering component involves four months of coding instruction. In the start-up component, experienced entrepreneurs mentor students as they develop their own projects. For this program, the University collaborates with AXEL Network, Georgiaโs first angel investment fund.
Job Market
Tbilisi offers a vibrant job market, and we help students secure employment opportunities from their first year, thanks to partnerships with various local organizations.
Resources
The programme is delivered at the British University campus, which is fully equipped with the resources necessary for academic success. The University provides a well-stocked library with essential learning materials in both print and electronic formats, a computer lab with free Internet access, conference rooms, and lecture halls. Additionally, we support the learning process through online platforms (such as Zoom and Teams) and our Learning Management System (Canvas).