How to develop solutions to complex public problems faced by societies, specifically the administration and public service, requires leadership with multidisciplinary knowledge, innovative technology, global perspective, and skills to implement effective and transformative solutions.
Having effective, adaptable, and innovative government institutions, as well as promoting collaboration of non-governmental organizations in the private sector, requires professionals with the ability to collaborate in different areas and expertise, with an ethical perspective and commitment to citizenship.
This requires a flexible and accessible education, in a format that allows access to high-quality preparation, through which professionals have a deep understanding of public issues; their complexities and the various approaches to propose solutions from and for public administration incorporating technological tools as well and value networks.
The Master’s in Public Administration is an executive program specially designed for professionals who have significant experience in public service and are seeking to expand their skills and knowledge, in order to face complex challenges that public policy faces today, fostering analytical thinking and effective leadership skills. The program allows for an international face-to-face experience, that strengthens relationships with the rest of the student body while sharing experiences, challenges and best practices in public administration.
The Master’s in Public Administration at Tecnológico de Monterrey is aimed at government officials who seek to enhance their leadership capacity and the effectiveness of their policies; NGO leaders who collaborate with government entities; private sector professionals who maintain a constant interaction with the government, such as those in charge of government affairs, public relations, corporate sustainability, or similar positions; consultants and policy advisors who guide governments, private organizations and NGOs. In short, this program is presented as a comprehensive proposal for professionals from various sectors that work in a government-related field and want to strengthen and broaden their competencies.
To enter the Master's in Public Administration at Tecnológico de Monterrey, applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:
Knowledge
Knowledge of public problems and their complexities within the national and international framework.
Skills
Students possess verbal and mathematical reasoning skills that are related to the ability to infer, analyze and synthesize, complementing with competencies in order to organize, obtain and understand information that generates innovative strategies.
Be familiar with the use of information and communication technologies, so that they can search for data and reports, as well use these tools to communicate and receive valuable information.
Basic argumentation capacity to justify results of working projects.
Preferably, they are expected to have reading comprehension skills in English.
Attitudes
Talented, enthusiastic, committed to the development of their environment and the welfare of society; people who have the potential to successfully complete their graduate program and become leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit, human sense and internationally competitive.
Graduates from the Master's Degree in Public Administration will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
To objectively and deeply understand the challenges and opportunities in the field of public administration.
Apply a transdisciplinary approach to solving complex problems in public policy.
Create, implement and evaluate public policies at any level of government.
Understand the approaches used in public policy management and analysis and know how to use advanced technological tools, such as artificial intelligence and data analysis, to improve efficiency and effectiveness in public administration.
Undertake advocacy and collaboration initiatives with government to solve public problems, from the private sector or non-governmental organizations.
Skills
Attitudes
