Programme Objectives

In a society challenged by ever-lasting changes, rapid but unstable economic development, and globalization, public policy has become a very complex and multi-dimensional field. With a rise of education level of citizens and their increasing demands for accountability and performance in the public sector, public policy makers must consider different points of view with an interdisciplinary perspective in order to balance the diverse interests and concerns in society and achieve an optimal policy outcome.

With the above context in mind, the Programme is designed for leaders and professionals who are currently or prospectively working as a decision maker in public sectors, including government, public organizations, non-profit organizations, and professionals in law firms, commercial organizations, news media and other private institutes which have frequent contacts with the public sector. The Programme will equip them with knowledge, ideas, and strategies which will help them deal with global and local policy changes effectively.

The courses focus on both theoretical foundation and professional practices. They aim at broadening the students’ horizon and enhancing their ability to formulate, analyze, and implement public policy.