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Master ofPublicAdministration(MPA.Eng.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) – 100% Online Lead Public Institutions with Strategic Vision
E-Government, smart cities, agile organisations, and the growing demands of modern governance require leaders who combine vision with proven expertise. The MPA Master of Public Administration is designed for professionals who aspire to senior leadership in government, local and regional administration, and public-sector organisations.
This programme is especially suited for executives in municipal and state administration, as well as politicians at all leadership levels who seek advanced qualifications to strengthen their authority and impact. The curriculum is tailored to the real-world needs of office directors and senior administrators, offering a demanding and practice-oriented education with opportunities to exchange experiences, apply best practices, and solve model scenarios encountered in public-sector leadership.
What You Will Study – Core Modules
Our MPA programme blends theoretical foundations with practical leadership training, ensuring you graduate with a comprehensive set of administrative, managerial, and analytical skills:
Principles and Legal Foundations of Public Administration
Gain both theoretical and practical insights into exercising leadership functions in public institutions. Learn the legal frameworks and managerial techniques that define effective governance, including interpersonal leadership skills and self-management.
Public Administration Management – Leadership Competencies
Acquire advanced management and decision-making skills for directing public institutions with efficiency, accountability, and strategic vision.
Psychology of Leadership
Develop applied psychology skills, learn leadership styles, and master personality profiling to lead teams effectively and enhance institutional performance.
Economics of Public Administration
Gain expertise in public finance, budget management, and the strategic allocation of resources in administrative structures.
National Security and Civil Protection
Explore the theoretical and organisational foundations of state security and civil protection, including international security cooperation. Learn to assess risks to critical infrastructure and strengthen resilience.
Digital Transformation and E-Government
Understand the fundamentals of digital governance, ICT integration, and the role of technology in modernising administration and self-government.
Study flexible
Anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
On your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
USA & EU - recognised
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Study Format That Flexes to Your Lifestyle
Worldwide - Flexible E-learning
Who it’s for:
Working professionals, parents, international students, and anyone balancing study with work or family.
- Proven Success: Up to 96% MBA completion rate
- International Accreditation: Globally recognised degree standards
- Modules, on-demand lectures, and mobile-friendly
- Continue earning while you learn
- Personalized progress tracking and career services
- Self-paced: Learn whenever your career and personal life allow
Work-Integrated - Dual Studies
Who it’s for:
For those supported by employers.
- Career-embedded: Direct practice with 25,000+ partner companies (worldwide)
- Tuition covered or part-covered: Employers fund your degree
- High ROI: Earn and learn simultaneously
myCIERstudy - Hybrid
Who it’s for:
Perfect hybrid for executives valuing both online flexibility and in-person connections.
- Hybrid: Online lectures + presence
- Multiple intakes: Start throughout the year
- Flexible: Switch effortlessly between online and on-site
- Blended format: scheduled on-site presence phases (seminars, labs, workshops) plus self-paced online modules
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
BBA.MP Eng., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
18, 24 and 36 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant CIEAssistAI, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 473€/month, depending on model Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is US & EU – approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS – EN: ACTD, AAHEA & EAEA
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Your Pathway to Leadership in Healthcare
Career Outcomes
The global healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, demanding leaders with advanced knowledge in management, public health, and innovative treatment strategies. With this MHA, you’ll be prepared to assume influential roles such as:
Healthcare Administrator / Hospital Director
Manage large healthcare institutions, ensure operational excellence, and lead with strategic vision.
Public Health Executive
Shape health policy, design public health strategies, and implement community-wide initiatives on both local and international levels.
Health Services Consultant
Advise institutions and governments on efficiency, patient outcomes, and system transformation—while incorporating holistic and complementary care concepts.
Senior Executive in Local, State or Federal Administration
A Senior Executive in local, state, or federal administration is a high-level government leader responsible for shaping public policy, overseeing strategic operations, and ensuring effective governance. These executives manage large-scale administrative functions, coordinate intergovernmental initiatives, and drive innovation in public services. With expertise in political strategy, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership, they play a crucial role in advancing community development, fiscal responsibility, and transparent decision-making. This career path is ideal for professionals with advanced degrees such as an MBA, MPA, or MHA, preparing them to succeed in top government leadership positions.
Political Leader
with Advanced Administrative Expertise
A Political Leader with advanced administrative expertise combines strategic governance, policy development, and organizational leadership to drive impactful decision-making. Equipped with deep knowledge of public administration, regulatory frameworks, and government operations, these leaders excel in managing complex political systems, optimizing administrative processes, and ensuring effective public service delivery. With strong diplomatic, analytical, and leadership skills, they are prepared to shape policies, influence political outcomes, and lead governmental institutions or international organizations toward sustainable growth and innovation.
Public-Sector Consultant / Project Manager
A Public-Sector Consultant / Project Manager specializes in advising government institutions, public organizations, and non-profit entities on how to improve efficiency, implement policy-driven projects, and drive sustainable transformation. Professionals in this role combine strategic consulting expertise with hands-on project management skills to ensure the successful execution of complex initiatives in areas such as public administration, healthcare, infrastructure, education, and digital transformation.
Key responsibilities include policy analysis, stakeholder management, budget planning, compliance with regulatory frameworks, and the coordination of interdisciplinary teams. By aligning public services with modern management practices and innovative solutions, Public-Sector Consultants / Project Managers play a critical role in shaping effective governance and delivering long-term value for citizens.
This career path is ideal for graduates with advanced degrees such as an MBA in Public Management, M.Sc. in Strategic Management, or related programs, who want to combine leadership, consulting, and project management expertise to create impact within the public sector.
- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to info@cosmopolitan-institute.com to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At Cosmopolitan Institute of Education you can start your desired study programme – without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
General admission requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree in engineering or engineering-related subjects with at least 240 ECTS
- Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
- You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (60 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor’s degree with a final grade of “sufficient” or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master’s or MBA programme. For this, you need:
- A bachelor's degree (final grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university and
- Relevant academic achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university, relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits or
- A relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university or
- Relevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
Alternative admission requirements
- with 240 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: direct access possible
- with 210 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS or provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
- with 180 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS and provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree) or provide proof of at least two years of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
English language skills
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
- TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
- IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
- Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
- Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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