When you learn
100%
Live, with your professor, on a fixed schedule. Every class is in real time.
Hybrid master's · Law and Public Administration
Master’s Degree in Public Administration
The Master's Degree Program in Public Administration seeks to train well-rounded professionals capable of managing directive, administrative, legal, and business processes in the public sector, enabling them to understand the…
- FormatHybridLive virtual + in-person experience
- Duration12 months
- Admission100% online
Request information
An advisor will contact you to answer your questions about this master's program.
About the program
Study the Master’s Degree in Public Administration at ECOTEC
The Master's Degree Program in Public Administration seeks to train well-rounded professionals capable of managing directive, administrative, legal, and business processes in the public sector, enabling them to understand the epistemological foundations of public administration processes in line with the needs of change and modernization in design, monitoring and control, management, and leadership. This allows them to solve professional challenges in both national and international contexts, while promoting responsibility, honesty, professionalism, and ethics.
What sets you apart
What makes this master's unique
If you aim to take on leadership responsibilities, improve institutional management and contribute to public policy, this master's can strengthen your preparation.
- 01
Leadership in public management
Training to lead public-sector institutions and teams.
- 02
Public policy design and evaluation
Tools to respond to social and institutional needs.
- 03
Governance and transparency
Stronger institutional management, accountability and public integrity.
- 04
Innovation and digital transformation
Results-oriented modernization of public processes and services.
How you study
Live virtual + in-person experience
When you practice
4hours
On campus: case studies, simulations, workshops and networking.
Graduate profile
What you will be able to do
- Identify the fundamental concepts and theories of public administration, essential for understanding the underlying principles that govern the functioning of government institutions.
- Understand the political, economic, and social context in which public administration operates, enabling professionals to adapt to changes and challenges in the governmental environment.
- Master the main tools and techniques of public management, equipping individuals to effectively perform administrative functions in the public sector.
- Develop a comprehensive command of the epistemological foundations related to administrative, legal, and operational processes within the public sector, ensuring a deep and solid understanding of the principles and practices of public administration.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze both structural and current issues in the field of Public Administration, using an integrative vision that combines academic, practical, and empirical inquiry to effectively address current and future challenges in the governmental field.
- Contribute to the development of Public Administration professionals, emphasizing ethical, moral, and solidarity principles, fostering vocational commitment to the field and social responsibility, while cultivating essential values that guide ethical and responsible professional performance.
- Acquire competencies across all areas of public action, including knowledge of regulatory, technological, and human capital management aspects inherent to the State, enabling professionals to comprehensively address the challenges and responsibilities of government management.
- Contribute to the effective management of state organizations, aligning administrative practices with State modernization trends to ensure efficient and results-oriented administration in the public sector.
- Develop the ability to formulate and evaluate public policies, applying a solid methodology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of State actions, addressing societal challenges and achieving positive results in government management.
- Master the essential paradigms of public administration, understanding their origin and historical context through solid theoretical and practical preparation.
- Contribute to the development and effective functioning of public institutions, as well as the training of their personnel, with the aim of meeting the needs of society while maintaining an ethical and socially responsible commitment.
- Implement and evaluate public policies to address social issues and improve societal well-being through the effective application of evidence-based solutions and the continuous monitoring of their impact and effectiveness.
- Develop solutions to specific problems and challenges in the field of Public Administration and Public Policy, demonstrating a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of this discipline.
Study plan
Curriculum and brochure
Download the curriculum with every course and the brochure with the program details.
Admission
Admission requirements
A bachelor's degree registered with SENESCYT (Ecuador's higher-education registry). The application is 100% online.
- 01
Application form
Completed online.
- 02
ID card or passport
1 color copy.
- 03
Résumé
Up to date.
- 04
Bachelor's degree
Registered with SENESCYT.
Why ECOTEC Graduate School
Why study the Master’s Degree in Public Administration at ECOTEC?
- 01
International faculty
Professors from several countries bring a comparative view and cases from other markets.
- 02
Real networking
Your cohort, your faculty and our graduates become your professional network.
- 03
Applied AI Certificate
You earn a certificate in applying artificial intelligence in your field.
- 04
Company visits and practice
You get to know companies and institutions in your field up close.
This master's also includes a second degree from UEMC Business School, Spain.
Keep exploring
More master's programs in Law and Public Administration
Frequently asked questions
What people ask most about the Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Start your Master’s Degree in Public Administration today
An advisor supports you through the whole process: requirements, format and start dates.
