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KLAIPËDA UNIVERSITY |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Qualification awarded
Level of qualification
University studies, First cycle, undergraduate (Bachelor)
Specific admission requirements
Minimum access requirements: Secondary
Minimum access qualification degree:
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal)
Study subjects or parts thereof, corresponding to formal and subject requirements of selected study programme, may be included to individuals who graduated, studied or are presently studying at institutions of higher education in Lithuania or other countries, accredited in accordance with Lithuanian higher education curriculum, and who want to continue their studies at the University at the same or inferior cycle or studies of other studies programmes.
Profile of the programme
Graduate of the undergraduate study programme of Public Administration will have acquired sufficient knowledge of public administration and got acquainted with research methods. Graduate will be able: to think critically and analytically; to solve problems of organization management, and to set strategic directions of the organization activity; to assess the possibilities of effectivity increase; and to select optimal human resource management methods. The graduates of study program of Public Administration can work in various capacities: in the public, non-governmental, and a private sector. The professional roles of Public Administration can cover the national, European, and international levels. The potential professional roles of Bachelor of Public Administration: manager, analyst of public policies, expert and assessor, advisor and consultant, specialist, operational staff, auditor and controller, developer and implementor of projects and programmes, inculcator of changes and innovations, initiator and leader of the restructuring of the public sector, etc.
Key learning outcomes
Knowledge and Its Application
| A1 | Knows and understands the public management system, its elements, their interrelations and interactions |
| A2 | has an understanding of the economic, social, legal and political context of public governance, based on specific knowledge acquired in these areas |
| A3 | be able to describe and explain the functioning and management processes of public management organizations |
| A4 | understands management models of organizational and individual performance, is able to assess key opportunities and risks in order to achieve efficiency in public management |
| A5 | Knows and understands the management process of public policy |
Research Skills
| B1 | Be able to analyze information and apply quantitative and qualitative methods of empirical research to make public management decisions |
| B2 | Be able to analyze and evaluate practical public policy cases using appropriate methods and tools for public policy analysis and evaluation |
Subject–Specific Skills
| C1 | Be able to apply into practice the methods, instruments and principles of public management |
| C2 | Able to plan, coordinate and control organizational processes |
| C3 | Be able to allocate and manage the resources (human, financial, etc.) of the public sector and public management organizations in order to use them efficiently |
| C4 | Able to manage public programmes and projects |
| C5 | Be able to identify public sector problems in the light of political, legal, economic and social realities |
| C6 | Be able to select appropriate tools, instruments and models for implementing and monitoring public policy |
| C7 | Be able to identify the links between public policy strategies, programmes, projects and implementation plans |
Social Skills
| D1 | Able to collaborate with citizens or groups of citizens |
| D2 | Able to listen, inform and advise citizens |
| D3 | Be able to identify and assess opportunities for involving experts or NGOs, and use the involvement of individuals productively |
| D4 | Recognizes and applies ethical principles when conducting research, gathering information or interacting with citizens |
Personal Skills
| E1 | Can recognize and take responsibility for own decisions and actions |
| E2 | Be able to act and make decisions fairly and impartially towards citizens |
| E3 | Able to balance private and public interests without seeking personal gain |
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
The graduates of study program of Public Administration can work in the public, non-governmental, and a private sector. The potential professional roles of Bachelor of Public Administration: manager, analyst of public policies, expert and assessor, advisor and consultant, specialist, operational staff, auditor and controller, developer and implementor of projects and programmes, inculcator of changes and innovations, initiator and leader of the restructuring of the public sector, etc.
Access to further studies
Access to the second cycle studies
Course structure diagram with credits
1 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logic (S000B445) | 3 |
| 2 | Public Service (S170B022) | 6 |
| 3 | Introduction to Public Administration (S170B002) | 6 |
| 4 | Introduction to Political Science (S170B020) | 6 |
| 5 | Public Administration Theories and Paradigms (S170B021) | 6 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 1 | 3 |
| Total: | 30 |
2 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sociology (S210B010) | 3 |
| 2 | Law (S000B069) | 3 |
| 3 | Administration of Public Service Provision (S170B089) | 6 |
| 4 | System of Public Administration of Lithuania (S170B013) | 6 |
| 5 | Lithuanian Political System (S170B037) | 6 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 2 | 6 |
| Total: | 30 |
3 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Methodology of Social Sciences Research (S170B106) | 6 |
| 2 | System of EU Public Administration (S170B107) | 6 |
| 3 | Economics (S180B005) | 6 |
| 4 | Models of Local Governance (S170B160) | 6 |
| 5 | Elective Study Subject 3.1 | 3 |
| 6 | Elective Study Subject 3.2 | 3 |
| Total: | 30 |
4 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administration of Public Organizations (S170B108) | 6 |
| 2 | Course Paper (S170B003) | 6 |
| 3 | Human Resource Management in Public Sector (S170B009) | 6 |
| 4 | Citizens Participation in Public Administration (S170B036) | 6 |
| 5 | Analysis of Public Policy (S170B157) | 6 |
| Total: | 30 |
5 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Management Reforms (S170B001) | 6 |
| 2 | Practice (S000B333) | 15 |
| 3 | Public Sector Finance and Budget (S170B095) | 6 |
| 4 | Ethics of Public Administration (S170B109) | 3 |
| Total: | 30 |
6 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electronic Government (S170B098) | 6 |
| 2 | Bachelor Thesis (S170B097) | 18 |
| 3 | Elective subject of Public Administration 1 | 6 |
| Total: | 30 |
Elective subject of Public Administration 1
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comparative Public Administration (S170B008) | 6 |
| 2 | Corruption and its Prevention (S170B017) | 6 |
| 3 | Quality Management in Public Administration (S170B023) | 6 |
| 4 | Regional Administration (S170B103) | 6 |
| 5 | Diversity Management (S170B092) | 6 |
Elective Study Subject 1
| Course | ECTS |
|---|
Elective Study Subject 2
| Course | ECTS |
|---|
Elective Study Subject 3.1
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish A2 (1) (H490B003) | 3 |
| 2 | German A1 (1) (H530B001) | 3 |
| 3 | Swedish Language A1 (1) (H580B014) | 3 |
| 4 | Norwegian A1 (1) (H580B046) | 3 |
| 5 | Family Pedagogy (S000B373) | 3 |
| 6 | Leisure Physical Activity (S000B984) | 3 |
| 7 | Professional Pedagogy (S280B012) | 3 |
| 8 | Rhetoric (H000B122) | 3 |
| 9 | Media Edication: Dezinformation and Propaganda (S265B176) | 3 |
| 10 | The future trends of sustainable development (S190B108) | 3 |
| 11 | Climate geopolitics (S000B11R) | 3 |
| 12 | English Language B2 (1) (H570B102) | 3 |
| 13 | English Language C1 (1) (H570B100) | 3 |
| 14 | Russian language A2 (1) (H595B003) | 3 |
| 15 | Prospects for Water Transport (T003B086) | 3 |
| 16 | English Language B1 (1) (H570B118) | 3 |
| 17 | Russian language A1 (1) (H595B001) | 3 |
| 18 | Spanish lenguage A1 (1) (H490B001) | 3 |
Elective Study Subject 3.2
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian language B1 (1) (H595B005) | 3 |
| 2 | Russian language B2 (1) (H595B041) | 3 |
| 3 | Ethics (H000B272) | 3 |
| 4 | Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics (H315B004) | 3 |
| 5 | Public Health (B000B049) | 3 |
| 6 | Philosophy (H001B001) | 3 |
| 7 | Lithuanian for Academic Purposes (H592B078) | 3 |
| 8 | Music Therapy (S000B01N) | 3 |
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
The University applies cumulative grading in order to ensure objective evaluation, active students’ participation during the semester and their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Cumulative grading final evaluation consists of interim course assignments (test, individual work, paper, laboratory work defence, and etc.) and final exam grades. If the student fails the interim course assignments and does not make to transition grade−minimal grade of determined interim course assessments−he is not allowed to take the final exam. Each study programme is completed by defending final thesis (project) and (or) taking final exams.
A ten-point grading system is used at the University. Knowledge is assessed in the following marks
| Pass/fail system | KU grade* | Definition |
| Pass | 10 (excellent) | excellent performance, outstanding knowledge and skills |
| 9 (very good) | strong performance, good knowledge and skills | |
| 8 (good) | above the average performance, knowledge and skills | |
| 7 (highly satisfactory) | average performance, knowledge and skills with unessential shortcomings | |
| 6 (satisfactory) | below average performance, knowledge and skills with substantial shortcomings | |
| 5 (sufficient) | knowledge and skills meet minimum criteria | |
| Fail | 4, 3, 2, 1 (insufficient) | knowledge and skills do not meet minimum criteria / below minimum criteria |
Graduation requirements
Undergraduate and master student’s knowledge, skills and abilities, indicated in the study programme description, are examined and evaluated during the public defence of his Final thesis. Final thesis by its nature can be scientific research or scientific-applied. Final thesis is analytical work based on independent scientific or applied research. A Bachelor’s thesis comprises 12 credits; Master’s thesis comprises 30 credits in the study programme of 120 credits or 24 credits in the study programme of 90 credits. Final thesis and its defence is to demonstrate student’s creativity and the ability to critically evaluate theoretical and practical innovations, as well as others’ previously carried out researches and their results; to indicate student’s knowledge in social and commercial environment, legislation, and financial capacity; to show information sourcing and its qualified analysis skills, computational methods and specialized software and general-purpose information technologies using skills, as well as the ability to clearly and correctly orally or in written present their research results and (or) product designed to different audiences.
Final thesis is defended publicly in front of the Study Field Qualification Committee approved by the Rector. All members of the Qualification Committee evaluate the final thesis and its defence in separate grades in ten-point grading system. Weighted coefficient of defended grade is up to 0.2. The final grade is the arithmetic average of the grades given by the Qualification Committee members, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Mode of study
Part-time
Full-time
Programme director or equivalent
Dr. Jaroslav Dvorak
Department of Public Administration and Political Sciences