UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESOPEN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES MASTER OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GUIDE A. Program Description The Master of Public Management (MPM) Program of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University (UPOU) was first offered during the second semester of AY 1997-1998. The institution of the Program was initiated and led by the then UP College of Public Administration (UPCPA, now the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance, or NCPAG), the country’s foremost academic institution in public management, education, research and extension. The UPCPA, with the support of the Civil Service Commission, had aspired to assist in democratizing education by offering programs in distance mode. Distance education (DE) as an approach to learning aims to provide academic preparation to enhance the skills of practitioners who have no time to attend the University or cannot leave their work place due to tasks in the office or in the field. As such, the UPCPA took the challenge by offering DE programs. The College invited faculty from the UP System offering Public Administration courses as course writers and tutors, and ensured quality in the offering of programs. Currently, the Program offers three specializations: Local Government and Regional Administration (LGRA), Public Policy and Program Administration (PPPA), and Voluntary Sector Management (VSM). The Program seeks to expand and develop other areas of specialization, such as Organization Studies, and Public Fiscal Administration, in the future. B. Program Goals The Master of Public Management (MPM) Program is designed for policy-makers, administrators, and managers of public, private, and non-governmental organizations; practitioners in local government and administration; and other individuals interested in good governance, and public policy and administration. The fundamental goal of the MPM Program is to professionally upgrade the management skills and education of administrators and practitioners, in the pleasure of their own time and place. In particular, the Program aims to: Provide a high level of competence in public policy, governance, and administration; Prepare students to become better public managers, administrators, government or volunteer workers and/or advocates of social change, administrative, reform, and national development; and Equip them with skills and knowledge needed in managing and developing organizations that work for the welfare and interest of the Filipino people. 1 upou. Those seeking admission must also take and pass the MPM Graduate Admission Test (MPM-GAT) which are usually administered twice a year. he/she must indicate his/her student number in the form. and with acceptable remarks 2 c. and the Registrar’s signature in ink. Documents to be submitted include the following: a. The FICs prepare a course guide and new sets of assignments for the course. Photocopy of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) license (not expired) g.ph/images/stories/downloads/2012_downloads/valid_TOR. recommends faculty. Two letters of recommendation from: employer/ supervisor. He/she oversees the development and delivery of courses under the program.edu. d. They attend to course-related student concerns. or the Office of the University Registrar).ph/students/student-resources/111 2 Please refer to the UPOU website. for downloadable forms: http://www2. or the following web address.C.edu. and provides program advising to students. Organization of the Program The MPM Program is headed by a Program Chair. The application documents including the accomplished application form and proof of payment must be mailed or brought to: 1 Please refer to the UPOU website. Certificate of Teaching Load. former program adviser (the UPOU Form 1a to be used for this purpose is attached to the printed application form or can be downloaded online from the UPOU website 3). or the following web address. A 500-word essay (refer to item #30 of the application for admission form) f. or the following web address. the UPOU Learning Center. and submit the final grades of all students enrolled in the course. correct all examination papers. Photocopy of PBET/LET eligibility (for teacher applicants only) h. Application for admission form duly accomplished (can be obtained from the UP Open University website1. Two identical 2”x2” photos and two identical 1”x1” photos. If the applicant is a former UP student. He/she is in charge of the over-all coordination of the Program.upou. UPOU Form 1b 4 (for teacher applicants only) An application fee of PhP500. 1 5 Please refer to the UPOU website. 1 4 Please refer to footnote no. for information on payment options and procedures: http://www2. Admission Requirements and Procedure Applicants to the MPM Program must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution. and USD 100.ph/paymentprocedure 2 . The courses offered by the Program are handled by the Faculty-in-Charge (FIC). e. They submit the final exam and other required exams such as mid-term tests. Official Transcript of Records (1 original and 1 photocopy) bearing the school dry seal and imprint. b. screens applicants. for the “List of Remarks that Makes a TOR Valid or Not Valid as a Transfer Credential”: http://www2. D.00 for applicants living outside the Philippines must be made 5. former professor.pdf 3 Please refer to footnote no.00 for applicants living in the Philippines.upou.edu. with your name and the program applied for printed at the back of the photos. and at least two years’ work experience. Laguna 4031.edu. 7AM-6PM E. The Office of the University Registrar will inform the student concerning the details of the MPM Graduate Admission Test.ph/admission/application-guide 3 . +63 (049) 536 6001 to 06 loc. Program Structure The MPM Program consists of a 36-unit academic course/program and a written comprehensive examination. he/she can contact the Admission Section of the Office of the University Registrar through email or phone.upou.edu. Teachers and students interact via the internet mainly through the MOODLE (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) platform which can be viewed at http://myportal.edu. 6 Please refer to the UPOU website. and two electives (from the pool of survey and field of specialization courses not yet taken by the student).The Admissions Section Office of the University Registrar UP Open University Los Baños. No. three courses in the field of specialization.upou.ph/contact-us Information Office UPOU Headquarters Los Baños. 710 Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday. For Admission and Results of Admission Examinations For General Inquiries Visit the UPOU website.edu. If the applicant does not receive his/her result by this time. Philippines E-mail: admissions@upou. or the following web address.ph Tel. for the application guide: http://www2. these courses should all be taken by the students. i. F.ph.e. Laguna 4031 Philippiines The admission schedule is normally posted in the UPOU website6. two survey courses. The 36 academic courses include five mandatory core courses. The results of the application will be made known through the following: A mailed notice from the Office of the University Registrar An email notice from the Office of the University Registrar An announcement on the UPOU website The receipt of the result of the application is expected two weeks before the registration period of each term.ph Email: info@upou. Mode of Instruction All courses are delivered in distance education (DE) mode using state-of-the-art multi-media technology and equipment.edu.upou. or the following web address for inquiries: http://www2. 0 or better. Courses and Course Description Core Courses PM 201 Theory and Practice of Public Administration Ideas.1. PM 208. and any Survey or Major Courses not taken previously Specialization (9 units) LGRA Track: PPPA Track: VSM Track: PM 252 PM 242 PM 282 PM 253 PM 243 PM 283 PM 254 PM 244 PM 284 PM 259 PM 245 PM 289 Total number of units = 36 G. PM 299.2 Survey Courses (6 units) Two of the following: PM 231. PM 241. MPM Program Curricular Framework Core Courses (15 units) PM 201. PM 230. and trends in the theory and practice of Public Administration and 4 . PM 251. PM 281 Electives (6 units) PM 227. PM 299. issues.Students must complete 36 units with a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 2. the management of its organizations. processes. accounting. and intergovernmental fiscal relations PM 241 Public Policy and Program Administration Introduction to policy analysis.1 Quantitative Methods in Public Policy and Administration Statistics and other mathematical methods applied to the analysis of issues and decision-making in policy and administration PM 299. and methodological and practical issues of Policy Science PM 251 Local Government and Regional Administration Theoretical and empirical perspectives of local government and regional administration. policy system. accounting. and the dynamics of its interaction with the state and the market Electives PM 227 Human Resource Management 5 . policy research. issues and central local relations. and financial accountability in a government organization PM 299. processes and procedures of fiscal administration covering such areas as revenue administration. community and institutional development and area management PM 281 Voluntary Sector Management and the Development of Civil Society Theory and practice of voluntary sector management including understanding and analysis of the nature of civil society. auditing. budget analysis and preparation.national development PM 208 The Philippine Administrative System Nature. the role of the State and the rationale for public policy. including the disciplinary foundation.1) Survey Courses PM 231 Public Fiscal Administration Organization. including financial planning. cash management. processes and dynamics of the Philippine Administrative System and its role in national development (Prerequisite: PM 201) PM 230 Financial Management in Government Financial management. policy implementation.2 Research Methods in Public Administration Application of scientific methods to the study and practice of Public Administration (Prerequisite: PM 299. budgeting. metropolitan. forecasting for manpower needs at the agency level. techniques and practices in local and regional financial planning and administration. problems in applying these methods and techniques (Prerequisite: PM 241) PM 243 Program and Project Development Systematic analysis. developing programs to meet such needs Major Courses in the Local Government and Regional Administration (LGRA) Track PM 252 Rural Administration and Development Roles of local. planning. and central institutions in rural development and service administration. environmental. planning. fiscal organization. and evaluation of programs and projects (Prerequisite: PM 241 or COI) PM 244 The Policy Process Methodological. community organization and participation in rural development programs and projects (Prerequisite: PM 251) PM 253 Urban and Metropolitan Administration and Development Roles of local. organization and management concepts and methods. and management concepts and methods in local and area agencies. organization.The government’s manpower development policies and plans as they relate to public personnel in general and to selected agency manpower planning programs in particular. community organization and participation. patterns of revenues and expenditures. and substantive issues in the policy cycle. and management and control PM 259 Special Problems in Local Government and Regional Administration(Prerequisite: PM 251) Major Courses in the Public Policy and Program Administration (PPPA) Track PM 242 Methods of Policy Analysis Quantitative and non-quantitative methods in the analysis of public policy. and central institutions in urban development and service administration. including in-depth analysis of specific substantive policy issues (Prerequisites: PM 241 or COI) PM 245 Program and Project Implementation Policy and program implementation with emphasis on the factors related to success and failure of public policy (Prerequisite: PM 241 or COI) 6 . problems and issues in the administration of urban and metropolitan development PM 254 Local and Regional Finance Principles. regional. urban and metropolitan planning. personnel. institutional. he/she is permanently disqualified (PD) from the MPM Program. their interaction with each other. setting and achieving the vision of such organizations (Prerequisite: PM 281) PM 289 Special Problems in Voluntary Sector Management (Prerequisite: PM 281) H.. students must complete 36 units with a GWA of 2. I. PROGRAM ADVISING For concerns that can be taken up with the Program Chair (e. The MPM student qualifies for graduation upon passing the comprehensive examination. with the civil service. A student is given two chances to take and pass both fields. process towards professionalization. This qualifies them for the comprehensive examination. June 2000. page 14). the nature of philanthropy. Public Policy and Program Administration. 7 . Voluntary Sector Management). If the student fails to satisfy this requirement. budgeting. and civil society. generating income in not-for-profit organizations. nurturing the commitment and competence of human resources in the organization (Prerequisite: PM 281) PM 283 Resource Generation and Financial Management in the Voluntary Sector Generating and managing resources in the voluntary sector. Comprehensive Exam7 The comprehensive exam is composed of two parts – the general field and the student’s area of specialization (Local Government and Regional Administration.g.Major Courses in the Voluntary Sector Management (VSM) Track PM 282 Human Resources Management in the Voluntary Sector Managing volunteer and paid staff in the voluntary sector. Within the period. comprehensive examinations). Retention Policy The student must complete the MPM Program within seven years (UPOU Academic Information for Post Baccalaureate Programs by Distance Education. address them to: 7 See the MPM Guidelines for the Comprehensive Examinations for more information. cross registration. accounting and accountability for resources of the organization (Prerequisite: PM 281) PM 284 Strategic Planning and Management in the Voluntary Sector Undertaking strategic planning and management for organizations in the voluntary sector.0 or better. ph/ 8 . For more information. readmission. Please refer to the Learning Center directory: http://www2.edu. Master of Public Management Faculty of Management and Development Studies Email: mpmpc@upou. registration.edu.ph/about-us/learning-centers-directory/learning-centers-directory GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS can be found at the UPOU Student Handbook.g.ph Website: http://www2.edu. completion of grade).upou.edu.ph STUDENT SUPPORT For concerns that can be taken up with Student Support staff (e. you may bring it up with the Learning Center..upou. procedures on deferment of admission.Prof. Laguna 4031 Tel: (049) 536-6001 to 06 loc. 821/333 Telefax: (049) 536-6010 Email: fmds@upou. change of matriculation. dropping of courses. Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio Program Chair. please contact: The Faculty of Management and Development Studies 3/F University of the Philippines – Open University Main Building Los Baños. LOA.