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The complexity and demands posed by an increasingly globalised world require enterprising and responsive decision-makers who have a deep understanding of how policies are formulated. These leaders will need the knowledge and tools to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to develop and implement policy strategies to meet these challenges.
The Master in Public Management (MPM) programme was developed to enhance the skills of senior managers working in the public, people and private sectorsin the area of good governance. It is targeted at accomplished senior officials who hold key positions, and whose leadership role is acknowledged within their own organisation. They must also possess the potential to move into more senior positions in their organisations. As an MPM graduate, he or she will be expected to have acquired the advanced managerial and leadership skills to undertake diverse responsibilities in their organisations. The MPM candidate is, therefore, not selected on present accomplishments alone but also on future potential.
Students will not only develop new perspectives about governance but also gain invaluable practical experience during their attachment to Singapore ministries and agencies. Singaporean students may also be attached to overseas organisations with outstanding public policy programmes that pertain to their area of study. This practical experience provides MPM candidates with the opportunity to bridge theory with practice during their course of study. In addition, the programme employs problem-based learning methods such as case studies, which are refreshing learning experiences that transcend the mere assimilation of facts and allow students an opportunity to learn by doing.
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