DSG Mpa

INTRODUCTION
The Dubai School of Government (DSG) is a research and teaching institution focusing on
public policy in the Arab world. Established in 2005 under the patronage of HH Sheikh
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United
Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, in cooperation with the Harvard Kennedy School, DSG
aims to promote good governance through enhancing the regions capacity for effective
public policy.
Toward this goal, the Dubai School of Government also collaborates with regional and
global institutions in delivering its research and training programs. In addition, the School
organizes policy forums and international conferences to facilitate the exchange of ideas
and promote critical debate on public policy in the Arab world.
The School is committed to the creation of knowledge, the dissemination of best practice
and the training of policy makers in the Arab world. To achieve this mission, the School
is developing strong capabilities to support research and teaching programs, including
applied research in public policy and management;
masters degrees in public policy and public administration;
executive education for senior officials and executives; and,
knowledge forums for scholars and policy makers.
The Dubai School of Government is officially licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the
United Arab Emirates to award degrees in higher education. The MPA program has been granted Initial Accreditation since
October 1, 2008.
INTRODUCTION
THE MASTER OF PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATION
THE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
The Dubai School of Government MPA program empowers aspiring

leaders from across the Arab world to successfully address the challenges
and maximize the opportunities they face as public sector professionals.
The program provides rigorous academic training with an emphasis on
the real-world practical application of theory. In addition to functional
and regional specializations, participants will gain a deep understanding
of the development of public administration internationally and within
the region. Close coordination with the Harvard Kennedy Schools Faculty
Advisory Committee ensures that the DSG MPA program meets the highest
international standards of quality.
Successful candidates for the MPA program will be selected from among
promising mid-career, in-service professionals with six or more years
of progressively responsible experience. Applicants should have held
positions of responsibility for supervision of staff, budget preparation, and
organizational control of public agencies, or executive responsibility for
policy analysis and planning. In line with the Dubai School of Governments
mission, the program aims to attract a diverse group of students from the
Arab region and other parts of the world.
THE PROGRAM
The program begins with an intensive six-week session, followed by two
semesters of study, and concludes with a Public Administration Capstone
Exercise (PACE) that involves working with an organization on a specific
issue and providing recommendations for improvements. The program
requires 31 credits for the degree, and students are expected to complete
it in a full academic year if they enroll on a full-time basis. Alternatively,
they can opt for part-time studies that should be completed within a
three-year period.
THE
THE PROGRAM
PROGRAM
The curriculum focuses on the training required for modern management

of the public sector. The core curriculum emphasizes leadership and
teamwork, the theory and practice of public policy, analytical and
communication skills, strategic planning, and an interdisciplinary approach
to problem solving.
LINKING THEORY TO PRACTICE

Linking theory to practice is at the core of the curriculum, and students
will benefit from regular interactions with renowned regional and global
experts in public policy.
Guest Lectures
Practitioners (regional and international) are invited to interact with
students and share their experiences.
Policy Debates
Students are invited to exchange views in structured debates on
current issues of public policy, moderated by guest media and public
sector personalities.
Colloquia
Faculty members are teamed up with guest practitioners to examine
and present case studies linking theory to practical application.
Recruited from leading universities throughout the world, our faculty

specialize in a variety of disciplines such as economics, public administration,
management, political economy, strategy, finance and leadership.
LINKING THEORY TO PRACTICE
FACULTY
CREDIT ALLOCATIONS
THE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IS OFFERED AS A ONE-YEAR, FULL-TIME,
OR THREE-YEAR, PART-TIME DEGREE PROGRAM. THIRTY-ONE CREDIT HOURS ARE
REQUIRED TO FULFILL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE.
FULL-TIME STUDENTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS

SIX-WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOP PROGRAM:
THREE WORKSHOPS
(6 CREDIT HOURS)
FIRST SEMESTER:
FOUR COURSES
(12 CREDIT HOURS)
THE
PROGRAM
CREDIT
ALLOCATIONS
SECOND SEMESTER:
THREE COURSES
(9 CREDIT HOURS)
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISE (PACE) AND

STUDENT PORTFOLIO
(4 CREDIT HOURS)
PART-TIME STUDENTS MAY FULFILL THE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS

SIX-WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOP PROGRAM:
THREE WORKSHOPS
(6 CREDIT HOURS)
FIRST SEMESTER:
TWO CORE COURSES (MPA 601 AND MPA 602)
(6 CREDIT HOURS)
SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS:
MINIMUM ONE COURSE PER SEMESTER
(15 CREDIT HOURS)
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISE (PACE) AND

STUDENT PORTFOLIO
[TO BE SUBMITTED IN THE FINAL (THIRD) YEAR AT THE LATEST] (4 CREDIT HOURS)
CREDIT ALLOCATIONS
SIX-WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOP PROGRAM

(6 CREDIT HOURS)
The six-week intensive workshop program is designed to focus on the analytical
and conceptual study skills that will serve as a foundation for the coming
academic year. A strong focus is placed on building the skills, both quantitative
and qualitative, that are needed for the array of courses in the MPA program.
The six-week intensive workshop program is required of all students pursuing the
MPA, and serves as a review of skills for mid-career professionals. In addition, this
intensive program gives students an opportunity to develop working relationships
with classmates and program instructors, and to become acquainted with various
academic resources found at the Dubai School of Government and throughout
Dubai.
SIX-WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOP PROGRAM
The six-week intensive workshop program consists of the following workshops:

CODE
WORKSHOP

CREDIT
HOURS
MPA 501
ETHICS, VALUES AND LEADING PUBLIC CHANGE
MPA 502

PROFESSIONAL WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

SKILLS
MPA 503
RESEARCH METHODS FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
CORE COURSES
(12 CREDIT HOURS)
Core curriculum courses emphasize leadership and teamwork, policy making
theory and practice, analytical skills, strategic planning, systems thinking, and an
interdisciplinary approach to problem solving.
CODE
COURSE

CREDIT
HOURS
MPA 601
SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MPA 602
ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS FOR POLICY ANALYSIS
MPA 603

COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
MPA 604

BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
CORE COURSES
ELECTIVE COURSES
(9 CREDIT HOURS)
Students are required to take three electives from among a diverse range of
courses that broadly cover areas of public management, policy and public affairs,
depending on their personal interests and career aspirations, in consultation with
their academic advisor.
ELECTIVE COURSES
In order to benefit from the diversity of offerings, students are required to take at
least one course at both the 700- and the 800-levels.
ELECTIVE COURSES
(9 CREDIT HOURS)
CODE
COURSE

CREDIT
HOURS
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
MPA 702

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND

DEVELOPMENT
MPA 703

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND

DEVELOPMENT IN THE PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT
SECTORS
MPA 704

INFORMATION STRATEGY AND KNOWLEDGE

MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
MPA 705
LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
MPA 706

COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND

POLICY
MPA 801

GOVERNMENT-MARKET-SOCIETY RELATIONS
IN THE MIDDLE EAST
MPA 802
SOCIOECONOMIC POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
MPA 803

GLOBALIZATION, GOVERNANCE AND

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MPA 804
PUBLIC POLICY IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
ELECTIVE COURSES
MPA 701

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISE

AND STUDENT PORTFOLIO
(4 CREDIT HOURS)
The Capstone Exercise
The Public Administration Capstone Exercise (PACE) is designed as an exercise that
uses and integrates skills that students have acquired through their course work.
Students are expected to work on a public management or public policy issue and to
provide recommendations for improvements based on analytical approaches.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISE AND STUDENT PORTFOLIO
Student Portfolio
An important goal of the MPA program is to link the academic knowledge acquired
at DSG with practical applications. Toward this objective, students are expected
to maintain a portfolio of their participation in guest lectures, policy debates and
colloquia which will be organized by the School throughout the program year. The
portfolio will include one 2-3 page reflection paper for each event.
CODE
COURSE

MPA 611

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE

EXERCISE AND STUDENT PORTFOLIO
CREDIT
HOURS
4
THE ADVANTAGE OF
STUDYING AT DSG
Located in Dubai, the fastest growing city in the Arab world, students have
an excellent opportunity to benefit from the Dubai School of Governments
specialized research programs, practical workshops and seminars. In addition,
all students have full access to a comprehensive public policy knowledge portal.
Networked for Life
THE ADVANTAGE OF STUDYING AT DSG
Graduates will connect with DSGs extensive networks of distinguished Arab

public policy and public administration leaders through lifelong membership in
the DSG Alumni Association. Members will have opportunities for participation
and exchange at the School, through online alumni communities, and at alumni
gatherings held around the Arab world.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Dubai School of Government seeks candidates for the MPA program who
are committed to the ideals of public service. They should be highly motivated,
outward looking, open to new ideas, and able to share insights from their own work
experience. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their academic preparation and
the depth and quality of experience, as demonstrated by work history, references,
and the applicants written analysis of past employment experience. Applicants
should satisfy the following admission criteria:

Four-year bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited university or

college, earned with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Minimum TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent (computer-based TOEFL score
of 213, Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 - 80, or IELTS score of 6.0)
Minimum of six years of relevant work experience
Candidates wishing to apply for the MPA program should submit the following
documents:
Completed application form for admission
All official university and college degrees and transcripts
Official standardized test scores (TOEFL or IELTS)
Curriculum Vitae
Three reference letters
Passport copy with twelve passport-size photos
Application fee of AED 250 (non-refundable)
TUITION
Students should check with the Office of Admissions for scholarship eligibility.
Those who are not eligible for scholarships may settle the tuition fee in a single
advance payment (AED 80,000), or with multiple payments for the total cost of
tuition (AED 90,000). Please contact the Office of Admissions for details.
Self-financed students are expected to have their own laptop computer for the
duration of the program, as well as to set aside a budget of approximately AED
10,000 for textbooks and supplementary materials.
GRADUATION
TUITION - GRADUATION
A minimum CGPA of 3.0 is required for all students to graduate and receive the
MPA degree.
CONTACT US
To learn more about the Master of Public Administration,
please contact the Office of Admissions at:
Tel: +971 4 329 3290
Fax: +971 4 329 3291
E-mail: degreeprograms@dsg.ac.ae
Web: www.dsg.ae
Mailing Address
Dubai School of Government
13th floor, Convention Tower
Dubai World Trade Center
P.O. Box 72229
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
CONTACT US
REFEREE I
NAME
POSITION
NAME OF ORGANIZATION/
INSTITUTION
SPONSORSHIP
WILL YOU BE SPONSORED BY AN ORGANIZATION?
DUBAI SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
ADDRESS
NO
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
YES
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

THIS SECTION CONTAINS ALL THE MATERIALS NEEDED TO FILE AN APPLICATION.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILL IN ALL ITEMS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
EMAIL
NAME OF SPONSOR
PLEASE CONTACT:
CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
SCHOLARSHIP
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?
REFEREE II
NO
YES
CONVENTION TOWER, LEVEL 13
NAME
P.O. BOX 72229 DUBAI, UAE
POSITION
TEL: + 971 4 329 3290

HEALTH INSURANCE
AS PER DSG GENERAL POLICY, ALL STUDENTS SHOULD CONFIRM HAVING HEALTH INSURANCE.
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE CARD TO THIS APPLICATION. IN CASE YOU
FAX: + 971 4 329 3291
INSTITUTION
E-MAIL: DEGREEPROGRAMS@DSG.AC.AE
ADDRESS
APPLICATION FORM
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE, DSG CAN PROVIDE COVERAGE AT COMPETITIVE MARKET RATES.
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
EMAIL
INTEREST IN THE PROGRAM

PLEASE CHOOSE TWO OF THE THREE SUBJECTS SHOWN BELOW AND WRITE ONE 800-WORD ESSAY
CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
1. DESCRIBE A TIME AND SITUATION WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS IN WHICH YOU EXERCISED
REFEREE III
NAME
POSITION
INSTITUTION
2. WHAT ARE YOUR SHORT-TERM CAREER GOALS? HOW WILL A DSG MPA HELP YOU ACHIEVE
YOUR GOALS? WHY IS AN MPA THE BEST CHOICE AT THIS POINT IN YOUR CAREER?
3. DESCRIBE THE INITIATIVES YOU HAVE TAKEN OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS TO DEVELOP
PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY. WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO TAKE THOSE INITIATIVES? HOW
HAVE YOU CHALLENGED YOURSELF TO IMPROVE?
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
MINIMUM GPA OF 3.0 (ON A 4.0 SCALE)
--
MINIMUM TOEFL SCORE OF 213, INTERNET-BASED TOEFL SCORE OF 79-80,
--
MINIMUM OF SIX YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED):
EMAIL
CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE PROVIDED ACCURATE AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION. I AM THE SOLE AUTHOR OF THE INCLUDED ESSAYS. I
AUTHORIZE THE DUBAI SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT TO VERIFY MY CREDENTIALS. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY MISREPRESENTATION OR OMISSION OF FACTS IN MY
APPLICATION MAY JUSTIFY DENIAL OF ADMISSION, CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION OR WITHDRAWAL FROM THE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM.
NAME (PRINT)
--
TO APPLY TO THE MPA PROGRAM, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE THAT
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD/MM/YYYY)
APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION FORM
TO YOUR WORK ORGANIZATION, COMMUNITY, OR CIVIC LIFE.
FOUR-YEAR BACHELORS DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY
HOW TO APPLY
MENTS HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOU PERSONALLY OR PROFESSIONALLY? WHAT DID YOU LEARN
ABOUT LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS? EXPERIENCES CAN BE RELATED
--
OR IELTS SCORE OF 6.0)
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP (THROUGH TRANSFORMING IDEAS INTO ACTION AND MOTIVATING

OTHERS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THEM). HOW DID YOUR ACTIONS AND ACCOMPLISH-
OR COLLEGE
ON EACH TOPIC, FOR A TOTAL OF TWO 800-WORD ESSAYS. ATTACH BOTH ESSAYS TO THIS APPLICATION FORM.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
--
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION
--
ALL OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREES AND TRANSCRIPTS
--
OFFICIAL STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (TOEFL OR IELTS)
--
CURRICULUM VITAE
--
THREE REFERENCE LETTERS
--
PASSPORT COPY WITH TWELVE PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTOS
--
APPLICATION FEE OF AED 250 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
REFEREE I
NAME
POSITION
INSTITUTION
SPONSORSHIP
ADDRESS
NO
YES
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER

EMAIL
NAME OF SPONSOR
PLEASE CONTACT:
CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
SCHOLARSHIP
REFEREE II
NO
YES
NAME
POSITION
TEL: + 971 4 329 3290

HEALTH INSURANCE
FAX: + 971 4 329 3291
INSTITUTION
ADDRESS
APPLICATION FORM
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
EMAIL

CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
REFEREE III
NAME
POSITION
INSTITUTION
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
--
--
EMAIL
CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
NAME (PRINT)
--
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD/MM/YYYY)
APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION FORM
HOW TO APPLY
--

OR COLLEGE
--
--
--
--
CURRICULUM VITAE
--
--
--
STANDARDISED TEST SCORES
TOEFL SCORE
DATE TAKEN / TO BE TAKEN
IELTS SCORE
PLEASE PROVIDE EITHER YOUR TOEFL OR IELTS SCORES BELOW.

PASTE RECENT
PHOTOGRAPH
DO NOT REPORT INSTITUTIONAL TEST SCORES. FINAL ADMISSIONS

DECISIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE RECEIPT OF THE OFFICIAL
SCORE REPORT BY THE SCHOOL.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS. PLEASE ALWAYS USE GREGORIAN DATES.
LIST YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT POSITION FIRST. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN YOUR CV IS NOT SUFFICIENT.
PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC AS IT APPEARS IN YOUR PASSPORT.
ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA
ORGANIZATION / INSTITUTION
FROM
TO
NAME IN ARABIC
NAME
POSITION
GENDER:
MALE
FEMALE
ORGANIZATION
NATURE OF
ORGANIZATION
FROM
UNTIL
MAILING ADDRESS
MARITAL STATUS
DATE OF BIRTH (DD/MM/YYYY)
PLACE OF BIRTH
COUNTRY OF RESIDENCY
NATIONALITY
PASSPORT NO.
DATE OF EXPIRY
REFERENCE LETTERS
THE SCHOOL REQUIRES APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT THREE INDIVIDUAL SEALED REFERENCE
LETTERS. EACH REFERENCE LETTER MUST BE IN ENGLISH AND TYPED ON THE APPROPRIATE
ORGANIZATIONS LETTERHEAD, WITH THE SIGNATURE OF THE REFEREE. THE REFERENCE
LETTER SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN THE APPLICANT AND IN WHAT CAPACITY?
MAILING ADDRESS
2. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE APPLICANTS STRENGTHS? YOU MAY WISH TO

COMMENT ON BREADTH OF KNOWLEDGE AND QUALITY OF ORAL AND WRITTEN
EXPRESSION IN ENGLISH.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
3. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE APPLICANTS WEAKNESSES?

MOBILE
PHONE (WORK)
FAX (WORK)
EMAIL
PHONE (HOME)
FAX (HOME)
POSITION
FROM
TO
4. PLEASE DESCRIBE AN ACTIVITY OR PROGRAM IN WHICH THE APPLICANT WAS INVOLVED

THAT ILLUSTRATES HIS OR HER SPECIAL ABILITIES AND/OR LEADERSHIP SKILLS OR POTENTIAL.
TOTAL YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE
TERTIARY EDUCATION
FULL-TIME
PLEASE LIST YOUR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION, AS WELL AS ANY COURSES YOU
PART-TIME
IN CURRENT POSITION
FULL-TIME
5. WHERE DO YOU THINK THE APPLICANT WOULD HAVE GREATEST DIFFICULTY IN AN

INTENSIVE GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL COURSE OF STUDY? THIS WOULD BE AN AREA
WHERE THE APPLICANT OUGHT TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PREPARATION IF ADMITTED.
PART-TIME
ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AND THEIR EXPECTED COMPLETION DATES (MOST RECENT FIRST).
FROM
TO
NAME OF INSTITUTION
COUNTRY OF
INSTITUTION
DEGREE AWARDED
FIELD OF STUDY
DURATION
OF STUDY
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT POSITION AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

GPA
MAJOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR, CIVIC OR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (PLEASE LIST IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE)

ACTIVITY
OFFICE HELD OR HONORS
ELECTED OR APPOINTED
6. PLEASE COMMENT ON THE APPLICANTS CAREER POTENTIAL AND YOUR PROJECTION OF

HIS OR HER FUTURE SUCCESS.
ACTIVE DATES (MM/YY-MM/YY)
PLEASE PROVIDE THE DETAILS OF YOUR THREE REFEREES
TOEFL SCORE
IELTS SCORE

PASTE RECENT
PHOTOGRAPH

WORK EXPERIENCE
FROM
TO
NAME IN ARABIC
NAME
POSITION
GENDER:
MALE
FEMALE
ORGANIZATION
NATURE OF
ORGANIZATION
FROM
UNTIL
MAILING ADDRESS
MARITAL STATUS
PLACE OF BIRTH
NATIONALITY
PASSPORT NO.
DATE OF EXPIRY
REFERENCE LETTERS
MAILING ADDRESS


MOBILE
PHONE (WORK)
FAX (WORK)
EMAIL
PHONE (HOME)
FAX (HOME)
POSITION
FROM
TO

TERTIARY EDUCATION
FULL-TIME
PART-TIME
IN CURRENT POSITION
FULL-TIME

PART-TIME
FROM
TO
NAME OF INSTITUTION
COUNTRY OF
INSTITUTION
DEGREE AWARDED
FIELD OF STUDY
DURATION
OF STUDY

GPA

ACTIVITY

TOEFL SCORE
IELTS SCORE

PASTE RECENT
PHOTOGRAPH

WORK EXPERIENCE
FROM
TO
NAME IN ARABIC
NAME
POSITION
GENDER:
MALE
FEMALE
ORGANIZATION
NATURE OF
ORGANIZATION
FROM
UNTIL
MAILING ADDRESS
MARITAL STATUS
PLACE OF BIRTH
NATIONALITY
PASSPORT NO.
DATE OF EXPIRY
REFERENCE LETTERS
MAILING ADDRESS


MOBILE
PHONE (WORK)
FAX (WORK)
EMAIL
PHONE (HOME)
FAX (HOME)
POSITION
FROM
TO

TERTIARY EDUCATION
FULL-TIME
PART-TIME
IN CURRENT POSITION
FULL-TIME

PART-TIME
FROM
TO
NAME OF INSTITUTION
COUNTRY OF
INSTITUTION
DEGREE AWARDED
FIELD OF STUDY
DURATION
OF STUDY

GPA

ACTIVITY

REFEREE I
NAME
POSITION
INSTITUTION
SPONSORSHIP
ADDRESS
NO
YES
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER

EMAIL
NAME OF SPONSOR
PLEASE CONTACT:
CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
SCHOLARSHIP
REFEREE II
NO
YES
NAME
POSITION
TEL: + 971 4 329 3290

HEALTH INSURANCE
FAX: + 971 4 329 3291
INSTITUTION
ADDRESS
APPLICATION FORM
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
EMAIL

CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
REFEREE III
NAME
POSITION
INSTITUTION
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
--
--
EMAIL
CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
NAME (PRINT)
--
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD/MM/YYYY)
APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION FORM
HOW TO APPLY
--

OR COLLEGE
--
--
--
--
CURRICULUM VITAE
--
--
--
TOEFL SCORE
IELTS SCORE

PASTE RECENT
PHOTOGRAPH

WORK EXPERIENCE
FROM
TO
NAME IN ARABIC
NAME
POSITION
GENDER:
MALE
FEMALE
ORGANIZATION
NATURE OF
ORGANIZATION
FROM
UNTIL
MAILING ADDRESS
MARITAL STATUS
PLACE OF BIRTH
NATIONALITY
PASSPORT NO.
DATE OF EXPIRY
REFERENCE LETTERS
MAILING ADDRESS


MOBILE
PHONE (WORK)
FAX (WORK)
EMAIL
PHONE (HOME)
FAX (HOME)
POSITION
FROM
TO

TERTIARY EDUCATION
FULL-TIME
PART-TIME
IN CURRENT POSITION
FULL-TIME

PART-TIME
FROM
TO
NAME OF INSTITUTION
COUNTRY OF
INSTITUTION
DEGREE AWARDED
FIELD OF STUDY
DURATION
OF STUDY

GPA

ACTIVITY

REFEREE I
NAME
POSITION
INSTITUTION
SPONSORSHIP
ADDRESS
NO
YES
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER

EMAIL
NAME OF SPONSOR
PLEASE CONTACT:
CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
SCHOLARSHIP
REFEREE II
NO
YES
NAME
POSITION
TEL: + 971 4 329 3290

HEALTH INSURANCE
FAX: + 971 4 329 3291
INSTITUTION
ADDRESS
APPLICATION FORM
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
EMAIL

CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
REFEREE III
NAME
POSITION
INSTITUTION
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
--
--
EMAIL
CAPACITY IN WHICH
KNOWN TO APPLICANT
NAME (PRINT)
--
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD/MM/YYYY)
APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION FORM
HOW TO APPLY
--

OR COLLEGE
--
--
--
--
CURRICULUM VITAE
--
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INTRODUCTION

THE MASTER OF PUBLIC

THE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The Dubai School of Government MPA program empowers aspiring

The curriculum focuses on the training required for modern management

LINKING THEORY TO PRACTICE

Recruited from leading universities throughout the world, our faculty

LINKING THEORY TO PRACTICE

FULL-TIME STUDENTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS

(12 CREDIT HOURS)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISE (PACE) AND

PART-TIME STUDENTS MAY FULFILL THE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS

(15 CREDIT HOURS)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISE (PACE) AND

SIX-WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOP PROGRAM

SIX-WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOP PROGRAM

The six-week intensive workshop program consists of the following workshops:

ETHICS, VALUES AND LEADING PUBLIC CHANGE

PROFESSIONAL WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

RESEARCH METHODS FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS FOR POLICY ANALYSIS

COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL

BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND

INFORMATION STRATEGY AND KNOWLEDGE

LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND

SOCIOECONOMIC POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

GLOBALIZATION, GOVERNANCE AND

PUBLIC POLICY IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISE

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISE AND STUDENT PORTFOLIO

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE

Networked for Life

THE ADVANTAGE OF STUDYING AT DSG

Graduates will connect with DSGs extensive networks of distinguished Arab

Four-year bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited university or

DUBAI SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

CONVENTION TOWER, LEVEL 13

P.O. BOX 72229 DUBAI, UAE

TEL: + 971 4 329 3290

FAX: + 971 4 329 3291

INTEREST IN THE PROGRAM

MINIMUM GPA OF 3.0 (ON A 4.0 SCALE)

MINIMUM TOEFL SCORE OF 213, INTERNET-BASED TOEFL SCORE OF 79-80,

MINIMUM OF SIX YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED):

TO YOUR WORK ORGANIZATION, COMMUNITY, OR CIVIC LIFE.

FOUR-YEAR BACHELORS DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY

OR IELTS SCORE OF 6.0)

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP (THROUGH TRANSFORMING IDEAS INTO ACTION AND MOTIVATING

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION

ALL OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREES AND TRANSCRIPTS

OFFICIAL STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (TOEFL OR IELTS)

THREE REFERENCE LETTERS

PASSPORT COPY WITH TWELVE PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTOS

APPLICATION FEE OF AED 250 (NON-REFUNDABLE)

DUBAI SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT