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
Students are required to complete 33 credits,including 8 core courses and 3 elective courses regulated by study plan, during study period.
Students have to complete a research thesis which is not less than 20,000 words and pass thethesis oral defense.
After finishing the course work, students will be assessed by different ways depending on regulations established by the instructor and MSB.
VII. Study Time
The duration for taking all courses is 18 months and the duration for thesis writing is 6 months.
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:
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)
Abided by the regulations of the University
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.
