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From an interdisciplinary vision, the Professional Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPAP) is a stricto sensu program, approved and recommended by CAPES, which privileges the application of theoretical knowledge to solving problems related to the formulation, monitoring and evaluation of policies public and government management.
Access the Master's Program →What to expect from the Master in Public Administration?
A Professional
The market has increasingly demanded qualified professionals, with analytical and practical vision.
One of the main characteristics of MPAP is the teaching methodology, which, in addition to solid theoretical training, pays special attention to the analysis of case studies and practical applications of knowledge to public management.
Furthermore, the course is held on Fridays and Saturdays, in order to allow the participation of professionals who seek to combine their participation in the master's degree with professional practice.
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MODALITYProfessional Master's Degree
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Class ScheduleFriday (2pm to 9:40pm) and Saturday (9am to 5:40pm)
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Start of ClassesFebruary 2025
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COURSE COURSE600 hours
FACULTY
The main difference of the MPAP is, certainly, the qualification of the teaching staff, made up of teachers who, in addition to standing out for their high and diverse academic qualifications, are also characterized by performing relevant functions at the highest levels of the public sector.
This is a fundamental aspect of the program, as it allows students to expose, analyze and discuss with students the ways in which the theoretical tools exposed in each of the disciplines can be applied to the reality of Public Administration, which accentuates the professional nature of the course.
Suely Mara Vaz Guimarães de Araújo
PhD in Political Science from the University of Brasília.
Former President of IBAMA. Senior Specialist in Public Policies at Observatório Clima.
Leany Barreiro de Sousa Lemos
PhD in Comparative Studies of the Americas from the University of Brasília with Post-Doctorates at the University of Oxford and the University of Princeton.
National Secretary of Planning at the Ministry of Planning and Budget.
Antônio Augusto Junho Anastasia
Master in Law from the Federal University of Minas Gerais.
Minister of the Federal Court of Auditors (TCU).
Jorge Hage
Master in Law from the University of Brasília and in Administration from the University of Southern California.
Former Chief Minister of the Comptroller General of the Union. Lawyer, Lecturer, Reviewer and Consultant.
SELECTION PROCESS
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
The selection process for admission to the Professional Master's in Public Administration in the first semester of 2025 has 4 registration blocks. Check out the step-by-step guide we prepared and learn more about our selection:
STEP BY STEP
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Discover the Notice
Read the notice carefully to learn about all the stages of the selection process.
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Write your resume
Present the main highlights of your academic and professional career.
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Cover Letter
Tell us what led you to pursue a Master’s Program
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Interview
Participate in an interview with 3 of our teachers
AREAS OF INTEREST
The IDP Curriculum is interdisciplinary. The Program has 5 Areas of Interest, which allow students from different backgrounds to delve into useful knowledge for their academic and professional career.
The student has complete freedom to move between the 5 areas, choosing the subjects that seem most interesting for their career and for their academic and personal life.
PUBLIC POLICIES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
This area of interest is a space for study and reflection on the processes of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and social programs aimed at the country's economic and social development.
CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND STATE MODERNIZATION
Area of interest II is part of the broader debate on the forms of action and challenges of the Contemporary State. Dedicated to studying and researching new strategies and management models in Public Administration.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Area of interest III aims to equip students with practical and theoretical skills to foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in the public sector, as well as implement technological solutions that assist in government management and in the processes of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies .
REGULATION, COMPETITION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
This area of interest focuses on the study of the Regulatory State. In this sense, the area will offer the master's student conditions to understand, analyze and improve the institutional regulatory framework currently in force in Brazil, in addition to best practices found around the world.
PUBLIC LAW AND MANAGEMENT: CONTROL OF ADMINISTRATION, FIGHTING CORRUPTION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE JUDICIARY
This area of interest is dedicated to the integrated study of Law and Public Management, with a focus on administrative control, strategies to combat corruption and efficiency of the Judiciary. The subjects offer a comprehensive view of the intersection between management, public policies and law, exploring everything from the role of the Audit Courts to efficient management practices in the judiciary and alternative methods of conflict resolution.
A CUTTING-EDGE STRUCTURE
IDP invites you to discover its international standard structure, with classrooms equipped with the most modern technology and comfort.
The Master's in Administration Program is taught at IDP's Asa Norte Campus, a building with modern and fully equipped classrooms. Our headquarters also has a series of spaces for coexistence, rest and study, so that IDP is a second home for our students: a space where they have all the support they need to build a promising future.
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