Master’s Degree in Public Administration Management

The Master's Degree in Public Administration Management is offered by the University of Catania, Department of Political and Social Sciences. The course integrates legal, economic, historical, political science, sociological and linguistic knowledge, with an emphasis on managerial skills. It includes internship activities and an applied final exam. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The course lasts two years, full-time and in person in Catania. The internship is included in the programme.

The aim is to train specialists in public administration management, able to take on leadership roles, with skills in the design of public services and organisational management. Career opportunities are managerial roles in public administration and in complex private organisations: public policy analyst, public manager, public sector manager and public policy designer. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.