Administration and Public Policy (APP)
Administration and Public Policy (APP)
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Master programme
LM-63 - Public sector administration
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)
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.
Enrolment
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)
Admission
Application for admission: from 22/01/2024 to 31/10/2024
Application for matriculation: from 08/04/2024 to 15/01/2025
Attachments and documents
Please note
Non-EU students visa applicants are required to apply for admission no later than 30 April 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be evaluated and it will in no case be possible to request the refund of the admission fee.
Online services
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Programme description and courses list
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Applied Social Research | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Employment Relations in the Public Sector | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data Analysis | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| European Administrative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/10 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | 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 | 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 | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Lab: Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| 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 | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Applied Social Research | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Employment Relations in the Public Sector | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data Analysis | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| European Administrative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/10 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | 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 | 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 | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
3 - The student must achieve 6 credits through one of the following teachings:
| Courses or activities | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Lab: Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Applied Social Research | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Employment Relations in the Public Sector | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data Analysis | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| European Administrative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/10 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | 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 | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Research and Innovation Policies | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/03 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
4 - The student must achieve 6 credits through one of the following teachings:
| Courses or activities | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Lab: Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| 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 |
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Location
Milano
Head of study programme
Academic guidance tutor
Erasmus and international mobility tutor
Internship tutor
Seminar and workshop tutor
Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
- 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/en/study/student-services/services-students-disabilities - Information on services for students with DSA can be found here:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/services-students-specific-learning-disabilities-sld - Student registrar
Via S. Sofia 9/1 - 20122 Milano (MI) Italia
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/welcome-desk-informastudenti
The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:
- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
Scholarships and benefits
The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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Admission, ranking and enrolment
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