Why Study Here
Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management
Brief Description
MAPPM aims to broadly support the development of effective, people-centred governance in Hong Kong and around the world by producing graduates who can creatively contribute to policy analysis for, and the innovative management of, a wide range of issues of public concern. In particular, the programme will provide students with opportunities to:
• enhance their theoretical knowledge and to discover new insights into public policy making and management in both local and international contexts;
• develop their intellectual capacity in researching systematically and analysing critically theories and information about the effective and efficient utilization of public resources for the betterment of society; and
• hone practical skills required for effective public management and to strengthen their abilities to contribute to creative and innovative problem solving in public policy and management contexts.

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“Academic excellence in public administration, ranked No.1 in Asia, 27th in the world.”


"CityU has the best public sector department in all of East & South East Asia."
Professor Jan-Erik Lane, Former External Academic Advisor

"As a former president of the U.S. Network of Associated Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration a few years ago, I can say with certainty that this master’s degree is highly competitive in its substance and rigor and flexibility for master’s students. “
Dr. Frances Stokes Berry, Current External Academic Advisor

"The MAPPM is a practical course. The theories learnt can be utilized in my daily work. The topics are highly relevant and have greatly strengthened my thinking and analytical skills” MAPPM Graduate
 
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UGC Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme

The University Grants Committee (UGC) has launched a Fellowships Scheme for outstanding local students admitted to the targeted taught postgraduate programmes in 2021/22. MAPPM is being identified as one of the targeted programmes, while local students to be admitted to the Smart Cities Stream of the MAPPM programme in 2021/22 will have the chance to be awarded with the fellowships. 

Programme Leader: Dr. Nicolai Petrovsky
Associate Programmme Leader: Dr. Nicole Liu
Admissions Tutors: Dr. Bo Wen and Dr Nick Or

Enquiries
Tel: (852) 3442 7533
Fax: (852) 3442 0413
Email: samappm@cityu.edu.hk
 Dr. Nicolai Petrovsky (MAPPM Programme Leader)