Department Head:
Dr. Anna Uster
annau@yvc.ac.il
Introduction
The YVC M.A. degree in Public Administration and Public Policy provides extensive practical and theoretical knowledge and a deep understanding of the social, governmental, economic, managerial, legal, political, and municipal processes required to lead and advance public policy, especially in Israel. The program integrates studies in public policy, public administration, political science, local government, governance, regulation, and public law. It offers a modern, innovative academic environment with a welcoming approach for anyone seeking to broaden their knowledge of public administration and policy and develop the skills to embark on or advance a professional career in the public or private sector. This degree primarily aims to strengthen graduates’ positions or careers, especially in the public sector, and is particularly suited for employees or candidates seeking positions in the civil service, local government, public benefit companies (nonprofit corporations), third-sector organizations, government companies, and related sectors.
As a discipline that developed from the study of politics, political science, and economics, public policy concerns the interface among individuals, groups, organizations, government agencies, laws, tools, and norms that shape government action and inaction. It is a key governmental tool for driving change and institution-building, and is reflected in a wide range of activities, including legislation, regulation, administrative decision-making, resource allocation, taxation, and the establishment of institutions to carry out various tasks and control and enforce norms and activities. Accordingly, public administration and public policy studies include the analysis of government courses of action and legislation, examining public problems and how they are addressed, mapping the goals and objectives of society and the economy, and identifying different means of directing public resources and ensuring their effective utilization, all in order to achieve society’s preferred goals.
Study Format
The curriculum and program structure are designed for working professionals, including senior managers and executives, and allow students to continue working while pursuing their studies.
Classes are held on one concentrated study day per week on Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., over one academic year, consisting of three semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Several sessions during the semester will be held online.
Online asynchronous prerequisite course: Introduction to Government and Politics.
*Study days and hours are subject to change from year to year.
Members of the Histadrut are eligible for a unique study scholarship.
Curriculum**
• Technological Innovation in the Public Sector
• Energy and Environmental Policy
• Introduction to Regulation: Theory, Strategy, and Practice
• Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation
• Collaboration and Co-Production in Public Policymaking
• Advanced Issues in Public Sector Organizational Management
• Constitutional and Administrative Law
• Ethics, Moral Theory, and Good Governance
• Introduction to Public Policy and Public Administration
• Economics of Social Security
• Foundations of Economics for Public Policy
• Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative Methodology
• Elective Courses
• Research Seminar (e.g., in public law)
• Final Project: Policy Implementation in the Public Sector***
**May change from year to year
***A capstone project through which students will acquire the foundational knowledge required to understand the environment in which policymakers operate, and prepare a policy paper for a governmental or public institution addressing an acute issue at the local or national level of government. In the practical component of the course, students will engage with organizations, meet with senior public-sector decision-makers, and conduct an initial field-based assessment grounded in practical learning and professional observation.
Research
Our excellent faculty members conduct research in public policy and related areas, including public management and administration, local government, public law, and regulation.
Faculty
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Department Contact Information
Ms. Rachel Tsagay
Rachelt@yvc.ac.il
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