MASTER IN

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
“UN DER EFF I C I E N T PUBLI C A DM I NI S TRA TI O N,
CI T I ZENS DO TH E I R DU TI ES WI LLI NGLY A ND
MEN TI ON T H E I R RI G H TS FEA RLES S LY . ”
SPUP MISSION AND VISON STATEMENT
VI S I ON
St. Paul University Philippines is an
internationally recognized
institution dedicated to the
formation of competent leaders
and responsible citizens of their
communities, country, and the
world.
MI S SI ON
Animated by the Gospel and guided by the
teachings of the Church, it helps to uplift the
quality of life and to effect social
transformation through:
1. Quality, Catholic, Paulinian formation,
academic excellence, research, and
community services;
2. Optimum access to Paulinian education
and service in an atmosphere of
compassionate caring; and,
3. Responsive and innovative management
processes
PAULINIAN CORE VALUES
CHR I ST- CEN T ER ED N ES S
C hr i s t i s t he ce n t e r o f P a u li n i a n l i f e ; he / she f o l lo w s a nd
i mi t a t es Chr i s t , d o i n g e v e rythi n g i n re f e re n ce to H i m.

COMMI SSI O N
T he P a ul i ni a n ha s a mi ssi o n – a li f e p urp o se to sp r e a d t h e
Goo d N ews ; l i ke C hr i st , he / she a cti v e l y wo rk s “ to s a v e ”
t hi s wor ld, t o ma ke i t b e t te r p l a ce to li v e i n .

COMMUNI TY
T he P a ul i ni a n i s a r e sp o n si b l e f a mi ly me mb e r a n d
ci t i z en, conce r n e d wi t h bui ldi n g co mmun i ti e s,
p r o mot i on of p e o p le , j ust i ce , a n d p e a ce , a n d the
p r o t ect i on of t he e n v i r o nme n t.
PAULINIAN CORE VALUES

CHARI SM
T he P a ul i ni a n d e v e l o p s hi s/ he r gi f ts/ ta le n ts to b e p u t i n
t he s er v i ce of t he co mmu n i ty, he / she stri v e s to grow a nd
i mp r ov e da i ly , a l wa ys se ek i n g the b e tte r a n d f i n e r t h i ngs,
a n d t he f i na l g o o d .

CHARI TY
Ur g ed on by t he l o v e o f Chri st, the Pa ul i n i a n i s wa r m,
hos pi t a ble, a n d “ a ll t o a ll” , e sp e ci a l ly to the
un der pr i v i leg e d .
 QUALITY POLICY

S T. PAUL UN I VE RS I TY PHI LI P P I NES

COMMI TS TO PROVI DE Q UA LI TY
CAT HOLI C, PAUL I N I AN GLO BA L
EDUCATI ON I N A C ARI N G
ENVI R ONMEN T
 INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the methods of inquiry and
how these methods are used to interpret knowledge in their own field
Analyze problems and issues and generate ideas and solutions that
contribute to a better understanding of the world
Use innovative methods and technologies in solving problems and in making
decisions
Demonstrate ethical standards in the conduct of research
Utilize research findings for the upliftment of local , national and global
communities
 INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
Communicate effectively and confidently in a given social context
through verbal and written texts
Manifest support for global sustainable development and the preservation
of cultural heritage through active engagement in local, national and
international endeavors
Engage in service learning activities, either as a leader or an active
member
Manifest sound relationships with God, self, others, and the environment
with compassion, respect, integrity and empathy
Practice Christian servant leadership to contribute positively to the
accomplishment of team goals through collaborative processes.
UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
ATTRIBUTES
C HR I S TI AN L EADER, i mb ue d wi th a so ci a l
doc t r i n a l t r a i n i n g , g o o d s p i ri t a n d wi ll p o we r
t o l i v e t he Fa i t h a n d b e a Chri sti a n wi tn e ss i n
t he communi t y;

P AU L I N I AN, o n e who g e ne ra te s gra ci o us

wa r mt h, s i mp li ci t y, s i n ce ri ty a n d dyn a mi c
l e a der s hi p i n wo r k;

F I L I PI N O, a wo r t hy a n d r e sp o n si b l e ci ti z e n o f
t he P hi li ppi n e s p r o ud o f hi s n a ti o n a l i de n ti ty
a n d o ne who i s o f r e a d y s e rv i ce to Go d a n d
hi s f el l owmen ,
 UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
ATTRIBUTES
GOOD PERSON, i mb ue d w i th a b a la n ce d p e rs o n a li t y ,
wi t h i t s ma r k b e i n g a p r o p e r b a la n ce b e twe e n the
i n t e r i o r a nd e xt e r i o r se lf ( thi n gs o utsi de se l f ) , a n d a n
a wa r eness of t he d i g n i t y o f s e l f a n d o the rs ;

COMPETENT AND C O M MI T T E D GR ADU AT E , o n e

e qu i p ped wi t h t he n e ce ss a ry k n o wle dge , sk i lls a n d
v a l ues dema nd e d o f hi s p ro f e s s i o n a n d co mmi tte d t o
t he a ppli ca t i o n o f t he se f o r se rv i ce to the co mmun i t y ;

R ES PONSI BL E C I TI Z EN, on e wi th a n a wa re n e s s o f h i s
r e l a t i o ns wi t h, a n d r e sp o nsi b i l i ti e s to the lo ca l a n d
g l ob a l soci et y a n d co mmi tme n t to i ts i mp ro v e me n t
t hr oug h t he exe r ci se o f p r o f e s s i o n a l co mp e te n ce a nd
de di c a t i on;
 UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
ATTRIBUTES
EF F I C I ENT AND EF F EC TI VE CO M M U N I CAT O R , o n e
who e xpl or es i d e a s cr i t i ca l ly a n d e xp re sse s the m
cl e a r l y i n v a r i o us mo d e s f o r a v a ri e ty o f p urp o se s
t ha t a r e mea n i n g f ul t o t he so ci e ty a n d the Church.

C RI TI C AL THI NK ER AND PR O B L E M S O L VE R , o n e
who ut i li z es i n n o v a t i v e a nd cre a ti v e
me t hods / s t r a t e g i e s a n d te chn o l o gi e s to f i n d
s ol ut i o ns t o p r o b l e ms , a n d to f o rmul a te a n d
i mp l e ment deci s i o n s .

L I F EL ONG L EARNER, o n e who i s a wa re o f the

s i g n i f i c a nce o f li f e ; ke e p s tra ck o f , ma n a ge s a n d
e v a l u a t es hi s / he r o wn t hought p ro ce ss e s,
p e r f or ma nce a n d b e ha v i or, a n d a cce p ts a n d se e k s
n e w cha l l eng e s i n l e a r n i ng.
MASTER IN
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
THIS IS A 3 UNIT COURSE THAT INTEGRATES AND ENACTS INTO
PRACTICE THE ACADEMIC COURSES TAKEN PREVIOUSLY BY THE
MPA STUDENTS INTO AN ADVANCED PRACTICE APPLICATION.
 GENERAL OBJECTIVE
TO DEVELOP COMPETENT PUBLIC
SERVICE PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE ABLE
TO PROVIDE INVALUABLE
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC
SERVICE KNOWLEDGE, RESEARCH AND
PRACTICE.
 Program Educational
Objectives
1 . Mani fes t o u t s t and i n g l ev el of t h eor et ic a l a nd
pr act i c al kno w led ge in pu b l ic a d m in is t r a t i on,
go ver nance and s er v i ce;

2 . Demons t r at e t h e zeal t o u ph o l d a n d a d v oc a t e f or
co m pet ence, d y nam i s m an d v ision a r y l ea d er sh ip a mong
pub l i c admi n i s t r at o r s an d pr a ct it ion er s w h il e a d her i ng
t o t he t enet s o f s o u nd , et h ica l a n d l eg a l st a n d a r ds .

3 . S ho w exp er t i s e i n f o r m u l a t in g pol icies, pr og r a ms , or

s o l ut i o ns t o v ar i o u s so cio - econ o m ic a n d pol i t i ca l
pr o b l e ms , i s s u es and co ncer n s;

4 . C o nduct s o ci ally r elev a n t a n d sch ol a r l y r esea r ches i n

go ver nance, pu b li c poli cy a n d o t h er a r ea s.
 Program Educational
Objectives

5 . Mani fes t co m pet ence a n d en t h u sia sm t o a d v a nce,

pr o mot e and pr o t ect t h e in t er est of t h e g en er a l publ i c a s
wel l as t he mar gi nali zed a n d d isa d v a n t a g ed .

6 . Gai n t he r es pect and t r u st of t h e com m u n it y t hr o ug h

man i f es t at i o ns of h i gh m or a l e, pr o per sen se o f v a l ues
an d commi t m ent t o t h e pr ofessio n , cou n t r y , a nd God ;
an d

7 . P r act i ce s er v ant C h r ist ia n l ea d er sh ip f or t he

pr e s er vat i on o f F i li pi n o cu l t u r a l h er it a g e a nd t he
en vi r o nment .
 PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate outstanding knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of
public service, good governance and the drive to increase and apply these
knowledge and understanding;
2. Manifest high appreciation for the demands and challenges of public service by
assuring leadership rules in public service;
3. Exhibit and promote high ethical values for public service, accountability,
nationalism and environmental sustainability.
4. Display strong sense of duty to promote and protect public interest especially
for the depressed and marginalized communities and sectors;
 PROGRAM OUTCOMES
5. Apply skills in management including planning implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation, as well as material and human resource management for government
and civil society organizations;

6. Demonstrate ability to engage in scientific research, public policy formulation,

and local/national decision-making; and

7. Practice the Paulinian core values in the society and in the workplace
PRACTICUM
GUIDELINES
The practi c um ta k es pl a ce in
g ov ernment a g en c i es wh ere the
student i s p a i red up w i t h a n a gen cy
sup ervi sor, wh o p rov i de s gui d a n ce t o
enhance the l ea rn i n g ex peri en ces of a
g r aduate school s tuden t on a on e-t o-
one basi s f or a s p eci f i ed t i me
ap p roved by th e Pra c ti cum a d v i s er of
t he Graduate S c h ool .

PRACTICUM
GUIDELINES
The student fulfills 80 hours of
service at the assigned government
agency. The scheduled practicum
hours are mutually agreed upon by
the agency supervisor and the
student with the approval of the
dean. It is strongly recommended
that the students do not use their
work agency as a practicum site to
avoid any conflict or role confusion.
PRACTICUM
GUIDELINES
 ... guidelines
1

ATTENDANCE
The student is to arrive in the practicum site
in sufficient time to prepare for the day's
activities and is expected to remain in the
practicum site without permission from the
agency supervisor. In cases where the
student may be absent due to illness or an
emergency, the student should inform the
agency supervisor and the practicum adviser.
Make-up hours may be arranged with the
agency supervisor practicum adviser.
 ... guidelines
2

DR ESS COD E
When in practicum site, each student must
maintain professionalism in appearance and
demeanor. Students on practicum must wear
decent / business attire with the SPUP
student ID.
 ... guidelines
2
AGENCY POL I CI ES AN D
PR OCEDURES
While undergoing practicum, the student is
expected to follow policies and procedures of
the practicum site — partner government
agency.
 ... guidelines
1

EVALUATI ON
An evaluation of the student by the agency
supervisor is required at the end of the
practicum. The agency supervisor provides a
summary evaluation of the student's
performance at the end of the practicum.
 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Submits a letter of intent to the head of the 3. Selects an appropriate practicum site
partner agency noted by the Practicum which is subject to approval of the practicum
Adviser and recommended by the Dean of the adviser and the dean. The practicum site must
Graduate School. be a recognized government institution.

2. Ensures an up-to-date portfolio of his/her 4. Personally coordinates and submits letter

field experience. 3. Selects an appropriate of intent for the intended practicum to the
practicum site which is subject to approval of chosen government agency/ institution.
the practicum adviser and the dean. The
practicum site must be a recognized
government institution.
 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

5. Complies with the rules and regulations, 7. Participates in orientation activities at the
policies, and procedures of the practicum facility as directed by the agency supervisor.
facility. The student's appearance and attire
should reflect professional standards and to
be properly identified at all times.

6. Prepares by reading current literature that

will assist in achieving the outcomes of the
practicum.
 AGENCY
SUPERVISOR
QUALIFICATIONS
AND ROLES/
RESPONSIBILITIES

Agency supervisors have unique opportunity to share their

knowledge, skills and attitudes with the students who have limited
experience in public service and administration. They are the
experts who have the chance to facilitate student learning about
their professional practice in governance.
 QUALIFICATIONS
The agency supervisors must have a Masters/Doctorate
degree in Public Administration from an accredited/
prestigious university, practicing administrator for at least
one year, and employed in a setting that provides
experiences which contribute to the development of public
administration and management and leadership skills, and
willing to share experiences and professional values, beliefs
and skills with students.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The agency supervisor shall serve in various roles during the
practicum in assisting the student attain expected learning
outcomes.

His/ Her roles include being a leader, supervisor, manager,

educator, positive role model, coach, mentor,
communicator, change agent, facilitator, resource person,
etc.
As the agency supervisor, he/she is expected to:

1. facilitate the accomplishment of student learning

outcomes.

2. provide an orientation for the student which

includes institutional policies and procedures.

3. serve as a positive role model for the student.

a. Allows the student to see and experience what

he/she does on a daily basis while encouraging the
student to ask questions.
b. Challenges, guides, and directs students in their
learning experiences.
 AGENCY SUPERVISOR AND
STUDENT INTERACTION

Students work to complete the requirements in the

practicum by observing successful administrators in
the field and talking with them about their work.
 AGENCY SUPERVISOR AND
STUDENT INTERACTION
• Observation of supervisor's interaction with staff and members of the agency
• Discussions with the agency supervisor
• Attending meetings with the agency supervisor
• Interactions and meetings with other staff
• Participation in professional meetings, seminars, councils, or other professional
events related to public service and administration
• Other meetings which are approved by the supervisor or director
• Site visits of government agencies
PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS
AND EVALUATION

1 . Dai l y t i me r eco r d s i gne d b y t h e a g en cy su per v isor .

2 . Agency s u per v i s or ' s E v a l u a t io n of the S t ud ent 's

P r act i c um E xper i ence ( 3 0 %)

3 . Reflect i ve J o u r nal t o b e su b m it t ed t o t h e pr act i cum

advi s er ( 30% )

• Th e pur po s e o f t h e d a il y j o u r n a l is t o i d ent i f y
act i vi t i es , i s s u es o r pr o b l em s t h a t h a v e occu r r ed d ur i ng
eac h week o f t h e pr a ct icu m . S el f- ev a l u a t ion a nd
per s o nal r es po ns es t o t he pr a ct icu m ex per ien ces a r e t o
b e i ncluded.
PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS
AND EVALUATION

4 . P o r t fo li o Dev elo pm en t to be su b m it t ed to t he
pr act i c um adv i s er ( 4 0 %)

• Co ns t r uc t and d ev el o p a por t fo l io con t a i ni ng

pr act i c um pr ogr am gu i d e, l et t er s, d a il y t im e r ecor d ,
pr act i c um pr o po s al, r ef le ct iv e j ou r n a l s, a ssig n m e nt s a nd
o t h er do cument s w h i ch d em on st r a t e a ch iev em en t of t he
pub l i c ad m i ni s t r at i on com pet en cies ( phot o-
do c ument at i o n) ( per gr ou p o r in d iv id u a l )
 THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!