Postgraduate Programmes
International Master in Public Policy and Development
Gain a clear understanding of the strategic components of national and international governance.
- Duration: 1 Year
- Start Date: January 25th, 2025
- Learning Mode: Physical or Online
Learning Outcome
This Master’s programme will prepare you with the knowledge and skills needed to analyse, resolve and report address complex policy and development challenges across the globe.
With your CIAPS Master’s of Public Policy and Development (MPPD), you will get the skills and qualification you need to work as a Certified Policy and Development Expert. During the programme, you will become exposed to a very thorough understanding of the theoretical, practical, and ethical aspects of policymaking and development in the past, present, future and across the globe.
The Master’s of Public Policy and Development (MPPD) degree will put you in a good position to work as a Policy Analyst, Development Consultant, Public Administrator, Human Rights Advocate, Lobbyist, Journalist, Opinionist, political consultant and much more.
At the end of the course, you will be guided into becoming member of relevant professional bodies.
Where you can work
This course has been designed with the clear objective of training passionate, dedicated professionals who will be capable of covering leading roles in commercial and industrial organisations. Depending on your experience and interests, you will graduate from the programme with the required competency and confidence to work in a variety of organisations such as:
- International Organisations
- Government
- Thinktanks
- Political Consultancy Firms
- Regulation Agencies
- Financial Institutions
- Media
- Non-Profit Organisations
- Political Parties
- Development Agencies
Course Overview
Master’s of Public Policy and Development (MPPD) degree programme is design for people who want to be experts in politics, policy and development. It is an intensive one-year programme aimed at graduates who wish to build a career in the analysis and management of national and international policies. The programme’s ultimate aim is to help create a new generation of competent and fully aware analysts and policymakers. Researchers and trainers who wish to advance their understanding of public government are also encouraged to participate.
Much emphasis will be placed on comparative studies of policies and institutions in developing countries and advanced democracies.
Graduates from this course will leave CIAPS with a clear understanding of the essential features of various types of past and contemporary organisations throughout the world. During the programme, each student will experience different roles and projects within public and non-governmental organisations.
We have over twenty partners, including Local Government Authorities and international organisations, who provide essential work placements for our students, ensuring each learner has a variety of opportunities to combine the theoretical components of the classroom and the practical elements of the workplace.
This programme will require travelling, and part of the programme will take place abroad; it is therefore, advisable that candidates consider their willingness and ability to travel during the programme before enrolling.
Course Content
It is a hands-on innovative and dynamic programme that focuses on the strategic components of national and international governance. Participants in this programme will explore the key elements related to conception, essence and ethics of national and international institutions, their methods of operating in theory and practice. Key modules will include
- Essential Elements of Public Policy
- Political Economy
- Economics for Policy analysis and Policy Formulation
- Political Philosophy and Comparative Politics
- Research Strategy
- Public Finance and Budget Analysis
- Governance and Public Administration
- Areas of Policy
- International Organisations and International Development
- Policy Evaluation
- Policy Advocacy
- Political Communication
- Technology and Innovation in Policy and Development
- Diplomacy and International Relations
- Partnership and Collaboration
- Projects and Practice
Attendance and Duration
This is a one year hands-on, innovative and dynamic programme that focuses on the strategic elements of national and international governance. Participants in this programme will explore the key elements related to conception, essence and ethics of national and international institutions, their methods of operating in theory and practice.
During the programme each student will experience different areas of policy and development roles and projects.
Registration fee
Course fees
Pay £10000 if you register by January 25th, 2025.
Flexible Payment Method
30% Down Payment
*Spread the balance over the duration of the course
The CIAPS Advantage
Learn from the best
Our faculty are top international experts in their field.
Flexible study times
You can choose to have your classes on weekdays (Monday to Friday) or weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Develop practical skills
During the programme, you will experience different areas of advisory roles and projects.
Career support
We have a team of competent and passionate professionals available to assist you with career guidance, CV preparations and registrations with international professional bodies.
Enabling learning environment and friendly staff
Learn and grow in a comfortable learning environment with great welfare services.
Earn an international certificate
CIAPS is an internationally recognised professional graduate school. Earning our certificate makes you competitive locally and globally.
Cost of the programme includes:
- Tuition Fees
- Learning Material
- Ancillary Facilities
The cost of the programme is
You can also speak to your centre about paying in instalment.
You can register now and pay your course fees later.
Registration fee is
Applicants for this course should have a first degree (Bachelors degree) or equivalent. Having a good grade is a major advantage. Applicants without such qualifications may apply but their applications will be subject to a more complex process, and they will be required to demonstrate their ability to successfully follow the programme. In all cases, applicants will be tested by CIAPS through written assessments and verbal interview. Applicants will be deemed successful only if they are judged to possess a good mix of:
- Clear passion for the Governance and Public policy
- Curiosity, Imagination and Creative thinking
- Clear passion for current affairs and history
- Passion for research and rigorous thinking
- Above average written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to learn
- Sense of responsibility and ability to work in a team
- Resilience and stability
- Excellent interpersonal skills
*Applicants are highly advised to have access to a laptop or equivalent
This course has been designed with the clear objective of training passionate, dedicated professionals who will be capable of covering leading roles in public governance and policy analysis. Depending on their experience and interests, graduates will leave the programme with the required competency and confidence to work in various kinds of private and public organisations as:
- Policy Officers
- Senior Advisors
- NGO Leaders
- Policy Directors
- Diplomats
- Researchers
- Regulators
- Professional Trainers
- Politician and Socio-Political Activists
- Analysts
- Project Directors
- International Country Managers
- Public Officeholders
We also strongly encourage and support graduates with the interest and ability to progress to become lecturers.
As a fundamental part of learning, CIAPS offers its students the very best practices. We strongly encourage our students to participate in international programmes which will enable them to gain global experience by working and collaborating with their peers throughout the world. Part of this course will take place abroad, and students are advised to consider their ability to travel for a short period during their programme.
We place a lot of emphasis on research, both empirical and theoretical. Our faculty members are continuously engaged in research related to the subject they teach, and we encourage students to participate alongside them. We also strongly encourage our students to create their own research topics related to their area of work or interest. By the end of this course, a good student should have completed at least one publishable body of research.
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