The objective of the course is to train students through the production and dissemination of knowledge, technology, and innovation in the area of Public Management. The master’s degree in Public Management aims to enable students to understand and address the complex challenges faced by public organizations, providing them with essential tools and knowledge to act efficiently and effectively in public administration. By emphasizing research and innovation, the course seeks to develop professionals able to lead and transform public management practices, promoting the improvement and evolution of the institutions granted for the benefit of society as a whole. The course provides an approach based on the whole person formation and Christian Principles.

Title awarded to the graduate:
Master of Arts in Public Management

Core Areas:

• CA 1: Innovation and Modernization of Public Systems and Processes
• CA 2: Public Organizations and Sustainability
• CA 3: Economy and Public Policies

Estimated duration of 24 months. Being:

• Stage 1- course subjects;
  Stage 2- for the preparation of the conclusion work (dissertation or thesis) under direct supervision;
  The examination board takes place after the above-mentioned steps have been completed. If the student does not complete the work, they will enter into a contractual addendum and continue paying the course fees;
• The student must make at least 03 (three) academic publications during the study period, these must be published in magazines with a relevance index.
• The student must complete an additional workload in participating in academic events and continuing education and extension courses to form the academic-scientific curriculum.

Responsible Persons

Dr. Marcela Tarciana Cunha Silva Martins
Dean of Academic Relations at VCCU

Dr. Ramon Olímpio
Head Professor at the School of Law and Humanities