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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)

Table I: Compulsory Modules (Cont.)
PMPA6124 Research Methods in the Social 3 45 hrs ---
Sciences
Based on the general research process and the teaching of qualitative research and
quantitative research methods, this course combines theoretical teaching and
experimental teaching to meet the needs of postgraduate research, with a view to
cultivating students' ability to comprehensively use various analytical methods to solve
practical problems. The teacher introduces in detail the philosophical basis of the
method, research methodology, and research methods based on the tradition of
positivism, phenomenology, and interpretation through explanation, demonstration, and
organization of student exercises. In addition to the introduction of research methods and
theories, the teaching of this course will also select a certain number of academic papers
from various relevant academic journals, introduce their research methods respectively,
and discuss how to properly use research methods to conduct research. Through the
discussion and practical application of various research methods, students can be trained
to independently engage in social science research and lay a methodological foundation
for thesis research.
PMPA6298 Project Report 9 --- ---
Writing the project report is an important part of MPA graduate training. After completing
the first year of coursework, students are required to write an original project report
under the guidance of their advisor or project team and pass the review process.

The project report should be an original and professionally academic achievement, with
applied topics as the main focus. The subject can be case analysis, research reports,
problem studies, or policy analysis, and should cover an introduction, literature review,
research methods, project findings, and conclusion.

The project report should contribute to the development and research of public
management.
Table II: Electives

--- Complete 3 of the following Modules 9 135 hrs ---
PMPA6101 Digital Governance 3 45 hrs ---
Starting from the needs of public management, based on the knowledge system of digital
government and digital governance, this course aims to grasp the development trend and
application of digital governance, focus on the profound changes in the generation and
dissemination of information, management modes and means, and explore a simplified,
efficient, clean and fair government operation mode in combination with the cutting-
edge issues of digital governance. The purpose is to enable students to grasp the new
governance mode generated under the background of the wide application of modern
information technology and digital technology, and apply what they learn.

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