Dr Ian C Elliott

Tag: MPA

Save Scottish Public Administration

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June 14, 2018
Interview with Steven McCabe, Master of Public Administration (MPA) student.

This post first appeared on the QMU website: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/student-stories/steven-mccabe-master-of-public-adminstration-20180518/ I was looking for a course that would build on my previous qualifications and work experience, as well as increase my understanding of the issues facing public sector professionals and how to best overcome these and deliver high quality public services. This was part of my…

June 1, 2018
MPA Research Seminar Series 2018

We are hosting a FREE Research Seminar Series for anyone with an interest in public service. Sign up now via Eventbrite to reserve your place.

January 15, 2018
Practising What We Preach

So much current public administration research and practice involves collaboration – it would be a nonsense if we didn’t practise what we preach!

April 17, 2017
MPA Visit to Brussels 2017

Students from our MPA programme visited Brussels in late March 2017.

April 5, 2017
Interview with Stuart Duncan, Public Services Management Graduate

Stuart Duncan graduated in 2010. Here he reflects on the value of postgraduate study at QMU.

March 15, 2017
Interview with David Crighton, Master of Public Administration (MPA) student

“Through the MPA, I’m looking to gain a greater knowledge of public administration and to be challenged academically”.

January 23, 2017
Coffee, lunch, education, networking, experience, trip to Brussels!

We are bringing together academic researchers for a colloquium on leading change in public services. Attendance for delegates is FREE. Book now to reserve your place.

May 2, 2016
ACOSVO Leadership Exchange

Reflections on my participation in the ACOSVO Leadership Exchange programme.

April 18, 2016
Academics in the Real World

I’m often asked if I have any real world experience. Sometimes I’m even told ‘what would you know about the real world’. There are so many flaws in both those standpoints (and much has been written about this previously) but I think there is another important point to consider. What is happening here, is that there…

February 21, 2016