For the first time in Sri Lanka Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) invites applications for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) distance learning methodology for 2015/2016 Intakes. The course would be delivered by Conferencing, Web Forums, Role Play, Small Group Exercises and Oral Presentations.

Applications accept till 31^st March 2015.

The PIM MPA programme would be suites to all stakeholders in Development Management, Public Servants, State Enterprise Officers, Senior Private Sector Executives and NGO Activists.

Course Structure

• Concepts and Issues of Development
• The Government Budget & Fiscal Policy
• Regional Dimensions of Development
• Macro-economic Framework
• National Development Planning
• Project Evaluation and Management
• Managing for Development Results
• Knowledge Management
• Managerial Leadership
• Law Relating to Public Administration

Learning Centres

Colombo, Jaffna, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Kurunegala & Galle, connected to the PIM through Video-Conferencing and Web-based Learning Management System.

Course Delivery

Blended Learning – Course Modules, Interactive learning through M-learning, Video Conferencing, Web Forums, Role Play, Small Group Exercises and Oral Presentations.

Course Commencement

June 2015, including a 3 month Effective Learning Programme, with primary focus on English Language Skills.

Applications

Applications for admission to the MPA degree programme will be accepted up to March 31,2015. Qualified applicants should possess a university degree or an equivalent professional qualification and three years’ work experience in an executive capacity. Applicants must possess a good knowledge of English.

How to Apply

The Programme Handbook and application form, could be obtained from the PIM office or downloaded from the PIM website: www.pim.lk

Further information contact to Sohan (011 5740282) or Sisira (011 2689639) or e-mail: sohan@pim.Ik or see below image for more details