Administration and Public Policy (Classe LM-63)-Enrolled from Academic Year 2023/24
Master programme
A.Y. 2024/2025
LM-63 - Scienze delle pubbliche amministrazioni (EN)
The master's degree trains managers with:
- a realistic knowledge of the operating logic, or malfunctioning, of public administration
- the ability to manage human, financial, technological resources, and regulatory constraints, in complex organization
- full mastery of methods for designing, implementing and evaluating public policies
- knowledge of the standards, used in international comparisons
- a realistic knowledge of the operating logic, or malfunctioning, of public administration
- the ability to manage human, financial, technological resources, and regulatory constraints, in complex organization
- full mastery of methods for designing, implementing and evaluating public policies
- knowledge of the standards, used in international comparisons
Administration and Public Policyis designed to train managers capable of assuming high responsibilities and coordinating projects of significant complexity
- in all areas of public administration
- in service companies
- in non-profit organizations
- in public control and auditing authorities
- in consulting companies
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
- in all areas of public administration
- in service companies
- in non-profit organizations
- in public control and auditing authorities
- in consulting companies
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Admission to the degree programme requires applicants to have at least one of these criteria:
1. degree in one of the following classes
2. skills and knowledge acquired in specific scientific-disciplinary sectors
3. overcoming a merit threshold established every year by the Master Committee
CLASSI DI LAUREA DM 270/04 (DM 509/99)
L-16 Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione (Classe 19-Scienze dell'amministrazione)
L-1 Beni culturali (Classe 13-Scienze dei beni culturali)
L-5 Filosofia (Classe 29-Filosofia)
L-6 Geografia (Classe 30-Scienze geografiche)
L-7 Ingegneria civile e ambientale (Classe 8-Ingegneria civile e ambientale)
L-10 Lettere (Classe 5-Lettere)
L-11 Lingue e culture moderne (Classe 11-Lingue e culture moderne)
L-12 Mediazione linguistica (Classe 3 - Scienze della mediazione linguistica)
L-14 Scienze dei servizi giuridici (Classe 2 - Scienze dei servizi giuridici)
L-15 Scienze del turismo (Classe 39 - Scienze del turismo)
L-18 Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale (Classe 17 - Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale)
L-19 Scienze dell'educazione e della formazione (Classe 18 - Scienze dell'educazione e della formazione)
L-20 Scienze della comunicazione (Classe 14 - Scienze della comunicazione)
L-21 Scienze della pianificazione territoriale, urbanistica, paesaggistica e ambientale (Classe 7-Urbanistica e scienze della pianificazione territoriale e ambientale)
L-24 Scienze e tecniche psicologiche (Classe 34-Scienze e tecniche psicologiche)
L-31 Scienze e tecnologie informatiche (Classe 26-Scienze e tecnologie informatiche)
L-32 Scienze e tecnologie per l'ambiente e la natura (Classe 27 - Scienze e tecnologie per l'ambiente e la natura)
L-33 Scienze economiche (Classe 28 - Scienze economiche)
L-36 Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali (Classe 15-Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali)
L-37 Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace (Classe 35-Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace)
L-39 Servizio sociale (Classe 6 - Scienze del servizio sociale)
L-40 Sociologia (Classe 36 - Scienze sociologiche)
L-41 Statistica (Classe 37 - Scienze statistiche)
L-43 Tecnologie per la conservazione e il restauro dei beni culturali (Classe 41-Tecnologie per la conservazione e il restauro dei beni culturali)
1. degree in one of the following classes
2. skills and knowledge acquired in specific scientific-disciplinary sectors
3. overcoming a merit threshold established every year by the Master Committee
CLASSI DI LAUREA DM 270/04 (DM 509/99)
L-16 Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione (Classe 19-Scienze dell'amministrazione)
L-1 Beni culturali (Classe 13-Scienze dei beni culturali)
L-5 Filosofia (Classe 29-Filosofia)
L-6 Geografia (Classe 30-Scienze geografiche)
L-7 Ingegneria civile e ambientale (Classe 8-Ingegneria civile e ambientale)
L-10 Lettere (Classe 5-Lettere)
L-11 Lingue e culture moderne (Classe 11-Lingue e culture moderne)
L-12 Mediazione linguistica (Classe 3 - Scienze della mediazione linguistica)
L-14 Scienze dei servizi giuridici (Classe 2 - Scienze dei servizi giuridici)
L-15 Scienze del turismo (Classe 39 - Scienze del turismo)
L-18 Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale (Classe 17 - Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale)
L-19 Scienze dell'educazione e della formazione (Classe 18 - Scienze dell'educazione e della formazione)
L-20 Scienze della comunicazione (Classe 14 - Scienze della comunicazione)
L-21 Scienze della pianificazione territoriale, urbanistica, paesaggistica e ambientale (Classe 7-Urbanistica e scienze della pianificazione territoriale e ambientale)
L-24 Scienze e tecniche psicologiche (Classe 34-Scienze e tecniche psicologiche)
L-31 Scienze e tecnologie informatiche (Classe 26-Scienze e tecnologie informatiche)
L-32 Scienze e tecnologie per l'ambiente e la natura (Classe 27 - Scienze e tecnologie per l'ambiente e la natura)
L-33 Scienze economiche (Classe 28 - Scienze economiche)
L-36 Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali (Classe 15-Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali)
L-37 Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace (Classe 35-Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace)
L-39 Servizio sociale (Classe 6 - Scienze del servizio sociale)
L-40 Sociologia (Classe 36 - Scienze sociologiche)
L-41 Statistica (Classe 37 - Scienze statistiche)
L-43 Tecnologie per la conservazione e il restauro dei beni culturali (Classe 41-Tecnologie per la conservazione e il restauro dei beni culturali)
The degree program partecipates in Erasmus and Erasmus Placement programs, with a particular focus on french and spanish University.
The student can achieve exams and a part of his/her dissertation.
The student can achieve exams and a part of his/her dissertation.
Course attendance is highly recommended.
Courses list
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data Analysis | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| Employment Relations in the Public Sector | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Local Government | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Theories and Research Methods for Public Administrations | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Applied Social Research | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| European Administrative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/10 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| E-Governement Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/10 |
| Policy Analysis and Evaluation | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Research and Innovation Policies | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/03 |
| Optional | ||||
| E-Government and Change Management | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/10 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| E-Democracy, E-Participation | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| Strategies and Performance Management in Public Administrations | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/07 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | NN |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Lab: Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Lab: Public Administration in Italy. Structure, Organization and Evolutionary Characters | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Lab: History and Sociology of Anti-Mafia Movements | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| The Challenges of Digital Transformation: Perspectives and Tools | 3 | 20 | Italian | SECS-P/10 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - The student must achieve 9 cfu of free choice, also with exams in courses taught in other degree courses.
2 - The student must achieve 6 cfu for "other activities" through:
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, [email protected])
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - [email protected])
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, [email protected])
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - [email protected])
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | INF/01 |
| Lab: History and Sociology of Anti-Mafia Movements | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | SPS/08 |
| Lab: Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/07 |
| The Challenges of Digital Transformation: Perspectives and Tools | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | SECS-P/10 |
- The student must achieve 6 credits through one of the following teachings:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Government and Change Management | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester | SECS-P/10 |
| Strategies and Performance Management in Public Administrations | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester | SECS-P/07 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data Analysis | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| Employment Relations in the Public Sector | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Local Government | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Theories and Research Methods for Public Administrations | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Applied Social Research | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| European Administrative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/10 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Welfare Systems | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/09 |
| Policy Analysis and Evaluation | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Research and Innovation Policies | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/03 |
| Optional | ||||
| Organization Law and Human Resource Management | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Local Government Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/10 |
| Optional | ||||
| Economics and Regional Policy of the European Union | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/03 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
3 - The student must achieve 6 credits through one of the following teachings:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Regional Policy of the European Union | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester | SECS-P/03 |
| Organization Law and Human Resource Management | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester | IUS/07 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Lab: Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Lab: Public Administration in Italy. Structure, Organization and Evolutionary Characters | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Lab: History and Sociology of Anti-Mafia Movements | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| The Challenges of Digital Transformation: Perspectives and Tools | 3 | 20 | Italian | SECS-P/10 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - The student must achieve 9 cfu of free choice, also with exams in courses taught in other degree courses.
2 - The student must achieve 6 cfu for "other activities" through:
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, [email protected])
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - [email protected])
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, [email protected])
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - [email protected])
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | INF/01 |
| Lab: History and Sociology of Anti-Mafia Movements | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | SPS/08 |
| Lab: Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/07 |
| The Challenges of Digital Transformation: Perspectives and Tools | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | SECS-P/10 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data Analysis | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| Employment Relations in the Public Sector | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Local Government | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Theories and Research Methods for Public Administrations | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Applied Social Research | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| European Administrative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/10 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Strategies Against Organized Crime and Paths of Legality | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/10 IUS/17 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Policy Analysis and Evaluation | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| Sociology and Methods of Education On Legality | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Research and Innovation Policies | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/03 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Economic and Financial Crime | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/10 |
| Optional | ||||
| Security and Intelligence Policies | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
4 - The student must achieve 6 credits through one of the following teachings:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security and Intelligence Policies | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester | SPS/09 |
| Sociology and Methods of Education On Legality | 6 | 40 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/09 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Lab: Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Lab: Public Administration in Italy. Structure, Organization and Evolutionary Characters | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Lab: History and Sociology of Anti-Mafia Movements | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| The Challenges of Digital Transformation: Perspectives and Tools | 3 | 20 | Italian | SECS-P/10 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - The student must achieve 9 cfu of free choice, also with exams in courses taught in other degree courses.
2 - The student must achieve 6 cfu for "other activities" through:
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, [email protected])
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - [email protected])
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, [email protected])
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - [email protected])
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
| Lab: History and Sociology of Anti-Mafia Movements | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | SPS/08 |
| Lab: Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/07 |
| The Challenges of Digital Transformation: Perspectives and Tools | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | SECS-P/10 |
Course location
Milano
Reference structures
Contacts
- Student registrar
Via S. Sofia 9/1 - 20122 Milano (MI) Italia
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/segreterie-informastudenti - For information on admission to the master's degree program, please write to the APP degree program email address
[email protected] - Information on services for students with disabilities can be found here:
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/servizi-studenti-con-disabilita - Information on services for students with DSA can be found here:
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/servizi-studenti-con-dsa
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