Macau University of Science and Technology
Master of Public Administration
Study Plan

(Applicable for students admitted in the academic year 2020/2021 and afterward)

I. Program Duration

The normal study period of Master of Public Administration program is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years. (Students admitted in or before academic year 2019/2020, please refer to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the intake academic year study plan.)


II. Study Mode

Lectures


III. Language

Chinese and English


IV. Academic Field

Public Administration


V. Course Structure

This program includeseight core courses, three elective courses and a master's degree thesis.

Table I.Core Courses (24 credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MBPZ11

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

MBPZ12

ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC POLICIES

3

MBPZ13

POLITICAL SCIENCE

3

MBPZ14

FUNDAMENTALS OF LAW FOR ADMINISTRATION

3

MBPZ15

PUBLIC ECONOMICS

3

MBPZ16

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS

3

MBPZ17

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3

MBPZ18

THE ETHICS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3


Table II.Elective courses(9 credits)

Select three elective courses from the following seven courses.

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MBPE01

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

3

MBPE02

MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION

3

MBPE03

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

3

MBPE04

BRAND BUILDING AND CAUSE MARKETING OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

3

MBPE05

ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY, DESIGN, AND CHANGE

3

MBPE06

LEADERSHIP

3

MBPE07

LATEST TOPICS ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

*The University has the ultimate right to decide which course or whether the course will be opened for all elective subjects


Table III. Thesis(12 credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MBPZ30

THESIS

12


VI. Teaching Requirements

  1. Students are required to complete 33 credits,including 8 core courses and 3 elective courses regulated by study plan, during study period.

  2. Students have to complete a research thesis which is not less than 20,000 words and pass thethesis oral defense.

  3. After finishing the course work, students will be assessed by different ways depending on regulations established by the instructor and MSB.


VII. Study Time

  1. The duration for taking all courses is 18 months and the duration for thesis writing is 6 months.

  2. In general, classes will be arranged from Monday to Friday daytime or night. (Classes will be scheduled during night time in the Academic Year 2023/2024)


VIII. Graduation Requirements

Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:

  1. Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding thesis)

  2. Abided by the regulations of the University

  3. Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed

If students pass all courses required in Table I and II above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she can only get a completion certificate.

Note: All curriculum programs and study plan are based on the newest announcement of the BOLETIM OFICIAL DA REGIÃO ADMINISTRATIVA ESPECIAL DE MACAU.

※ In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.