KOICA-Public Management
and Public Sector Reforms
Program Overview
Program Overview
▣ Program Title: KOICA-SNU Master's Degree Program in Public Management and Public Sector Reforms
▣ Program Title: KOICA-SNU Master's Degree Program in Public Management and Public Sector Reforms
▣ Degree: Master of Public Administration (MPA)
▣ Degree: Master of Public Administration (MPA)
▣ Duration:
▣ Duration:
1) Stay Duration: August 28, 2022 ~ December 31, 2023 (16 months)
1) Stay Duration: August 28, 2022 ~ December 31, 2023 (16 months)
During their stay at SNU, students need to complete their Thesis.
During their stay at SNU, students need to complete their Thesis.
2) Academic duration: September 2022 ~ February 2024 (18 months)
2) Academic duration: September 2022 ~ February 2024 (18 months)
Following the University regulations, the diploma will be conferred in February 2024.
Following the University regulations, the diploma will be conferred in February 2024.
▣ Objectives:
▣ Objectives:
1) To improve the analytical and managerial skills of mid-level public officials in developing countries by offering knowledge about personnel management, public organization, public economics, local government, and the policy process.
2) To train public administration professionals to become a changing agent for national development who can contribute to the economic and social development of their country, region and the global society as a whole.
3) To share Korea's experiences of economic and social development and provide practical knowledge of public management and public sectors reforms that accelerated Korea's growth and ultimately assisted mid-level public officials in promoting the advancement of their country.
4) To facilitate an ongoing dialogue between public officials from Korea and the participating KOICA's partner countries.
1) To improve the analytical and managerial skills of mid-level public officials in developing countries by offering knowledge about personnel management, public organization, public economics, local government, and the policy process.
2) To train public administration professionals to become a changing agent for national development who can contribute to the economic and social development of their country, region and the global society as a whole.
3) To share Korea's experiences of economic and social development and provide practical knowledge of public management and public sectors reforms that accelerated Korea's growth and ultimately assisted mid-level public officials in promoting the advancement of their country.
4) To facilitate an ongoing dialogue between public officials from Korea and the participating KOICA's partner countries.
▣ Training Institute
Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPA), Seoul National University (SNU) (http://gspa.snu.ac.kr/en)
▣ Training Institute
Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPA), Seoul National University (SNU) (http://gspa.snu.ac.kr/en)
▣ Scholarship
Full tuition support and subsidies for living expenses
▣ Scholarship
Full tuition support and subsidies for living expenses
▣ Number of Participants
20 government officials per year
▣ Number of Participants
20 government officials per year
▣ Language
English
▣ Language
English
▣ Accommodations
▣ Accommodations
Seoul National University Dormitory (Gwanak Residence Halls) during your stay in Graduate School of Public Administration, Seoul Naional University
∙ Double occupancy: 2 people per room
∙ Each room is equipped with a bed, desk, bookshelf, closet (per person), interphone, and refrigerator.
∙ Personal items, including blankets and pillows, are NOT provided.
∙ Possessing or using any electric heating appliances is banned.
∙ Dormitory facilities: cafeteria, convenient store, snack bars, gym, prayer room for Muslim students
∙ Cooking in the dormitory room is prohibited. But in a communal kitchen.
∙ Each residence hall has a shared kitchen on each floor.
∙ Each residence hall has a communal laundry area.
Seoul National University Dormitory (Gwanak Residence Halls) during your stay in Graduate School of Public Administration, Seoul Naional University
∙ Double occupancy: 2 people per room
∙ Each room is equipped with a bed, desk, bookshelf, closet (per person), interphone, and refrigerator.
∙ Personal items, including blankets and pillows, are NOT provided.
∙ Possessing or using any electric heating appliances is banned.
∙ Dormitory facilities: cafeteria, convenient store, snack bars, gym, prayer room for Muslim students
∙ Cooking in the dormitory room is prohibited. But in a communal kitchen.
∙ Each residence hall has a shared kitchen on each floor.
∙ Each residence hall has a communal laundry area.
Academic Schedule
Academic Schedule