Détails de la formation

Master in Public Administration

Cotonou, Benin

On Demand

Economics & Political Sciences

1-2 years

Full-time

Course Start- 17 Sep 2018

African School of Economics

The Master in Public Administration is not accepting applications at this time. ASE’s MPA curriculum features rigorous training in Statistics and Economics as well as tight connections with government and international agencies. The two subfields are Public Management, and International Relations.

Year 1

First Semester

  1. Microeconomics I
  2. Macroeconomics I
  3. Mathematics and Statistics
  4. Introduction to Economic History
  5. Introduction to Policy Analysis
  6. Introduction to Political Science
  7. Software
  8. English

Second Semester

  1. Sociology I
  2. Political Economy
  3. Public Management
  4. International Organizations
  5. Econometrics (Qualitative Data Analysis and Impact Evaluation)

Year 2

First Semester

  1. Development Economics
  2. Operation Research and Project Management
  3. Behavioral Economics
  4. International Relations
  5. Econometrics (Impact Evaluation and Qualitative Data Analysis)
  6. Entrepreneurship
  7. Public Management and Political Science
  8. Topics in Political Economy: Conflicts
  9. Reading Courses

Second Semester

  1. Research Design
  2. Thesis Seminar
  3. Internship

Full-time master’s degrees are offered in a two-year timeframe, while part-time degrees are offered in a three-year timeframe. Prior to the start of their studies, students take math and English placement exams and are required to complete preparatory coursework one month before the start of the academic year. Prior to the start of their second year, students must pass a comprehensive examination. All students are required to complete several core classes; they also have a choice of elective courses, and write a thesis in their final semester.