Study programme title in Est.

Avalik haldus ja riigiteadused

Study programme title in Engl.

Public Administration and Governance

TalTech study programme code

HAAB02

MER study programme code

1892

Study programme version code

HAAB02/24

Faculty / college

M - School of Business and Governance

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Leno Saarniit

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor study

ECTS credits

180

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

6 semesters

Study programme group

Business and Administration

Broad area of study

Business, Administration and Law

Study field

Business and administration

Curriculum group

Management and administration

Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

õppe läbiviimise õigus

Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

tähtajatu

No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group

112

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

- To provide a broad understanding of social sciences, governance and management and develop specific skills and knowledge of the state functioning. Show more...

- To equip graduates with the skills required for working in the public sector - in central or local governments, international organisations (including the European Union), but also in private and non-profit sector organisations that are closely involved in the governance and management of social affairs.
- To enable students to adapt to the constant developments in the society, government and public administration, the programme provides general knowledge of governmental functions, public-private partnerships, practical skills in policy development and implementation, and develops individual and teamwork skills. The programme aims at improving the quality of government and governance in Estonia as well as supporting the development of professional public service.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate: Show more...

- knows the functioning of society, the political system and public administration, especially its role in society and its philosophical, theoretical and practical principles;
- understands and is able to explain major development trends and reforms in public administration, including public sector innovation in Estonia and internationally;
- understands and is able to analyse the processes of the development and implementation of policies and the role of public administration in these processes, considering the legal framework of public service and administrative processes and relationships between public, private and non-profit sectors;
- compares philosophical and ethical foundations of the public sector with the foundations of the private sector, taking into account the values of equality, tolerance, and justice, and their importance in the functioning of public service and civil society;
- is able to independently write research papers in the field of public administration and governance, and to find, present and analyse relevant information, and to work with and lead a team.

Graduation requirements

For curriculum versions since HAAB02/09 completing the required Show more...
volume of studies and successfully passing the bachelor's exam according to the rules established by the Senate of TalTech.
For earlier curriculum versions completing the required volume of studies and successfully defending bachelor's thesis according to the rules established by the Senate of TalTech.

Degrees conferred

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences