英國很多大學(xué)都有開設(shè)公共政策專業(yè),一般分為MPA和MPP兩種。
MPA(Master of Public Administration)公共管理碩士
我們以University of Exeter的MPA為例,看一下該專業(yè)的課程描述和培養(yǎng)目標(biāo):
The MPA is relevant whether you are working in local, regional, or central government, or for a charity or public-private partnership. It addresses some of the key issues facing the public sector such as effective leadership, financial crisis management, anticipating and responding to change, performance management, governance and ethical practice, risk and decision-making and sustainability.
這個專業(yè)更偏向于管理,主要培養(yǎng)方向是政府部門或者公共機構(gòu)的復(fù)合型管理人才。
MPP(Master of Public Policy)公共政策碩士
我們以牛津大學(xué)的MPP為例,看一下該專業(yè)的課程描述和培養(yǎng)目標(biāo):
The MPP is a one-year taught degree course. The MPP is a degree for professionals that trains people to hone their skills in policymaking and analysis. It enables you to develop analytical and critical skills relevant for understanding the challenges of public policy and its implementation. It also equips you with skills that are essential for effective policy delivery.
這個專業(yè)更偏向于實踐,主要培養(yǎng)公共政策的技能及運用政策工具實施政策分析,提出實際解決方案的人才。