Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Administration
Awarding Institution | Macao Polytechnic University |
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Host Academic Unit | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
Partner Teaching Academic Unit(s) (if any) |
Faculty of Languages and Translation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Social, Economic and Public Policy Research Centre, Centre of Sino-Western Cultural Studies, “One Country Two Systems” Research Centre |
Programme Registration Code | 137/2010 (Official Gazette No.) |
University Programme Code | 4LADC / 4LANPU |
Final Award (FHEQ Level of Study) | Level 6 |
Number of Credits Required for Graduation | 145 |
Normal Period of Study | 4 years |
Medium of Instruction | Chinese, Portuguese |
Specialisation(s) | - |
Professional Accreditation |
Chinese programme - Higher Education Evaluation Centre of the Ministry of Education (HEEC); Portuguese programme - Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) |
Partner Teaching Institution(s) (if any) |
Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, Legal Affairs Bureau, Identification Bureau, Marine and Water Bureau, Maritime Museum, Labour Affairs Bureau, Science and Technology Development Fund |
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
The programme aims to provide students with systematic and professional knowledge to administrative management, cultivating their humanistic quality, international perspectives, ethics, and ability to apply their theoretical knowledge into practical work by adopting diverse teaching and learning methodologies including case studies, group discussions and internship. Graduates will be competent to take up employment as public service professionals.
PROGRAMME INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PILOS)
Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this programme, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of:PILO-1. | Specialised knowledge in public administration |
PILO-2. | Knowledge and understanding of analytical tools used to analyse and interpret administrative problems |
PILO-3. | Critical understanding of the political, economic, social, cultural, legal and technological environments of Macao and beyond |
PILO-4. | Develop an understanding of the theories, analytical approaches, methodologies and practices in public administration |
Skills and Attributes
On completion of this programme, students will be able to:PILO-5. | Evaluate, extrapolate and synthesise relevant literature and empirical data, applying these to various contexts |
PILO-6. | Possess an ability to apply public administration theories to the analysis of actual administrative problems |
PILO-7. | To be capable to learn continuously in academic and professional contexts |
PILO-8. | To demonstrate good communication skills, teamwork spirit and management skills |
PILO-9. | To demonstrate international vision and enthusiasm in serving the local community while abiding by professional ethics |
PILO-10. | To demonstrate research skills in public administration and commitment to lifelong learning |
By attaining these PILOs, students will have attained the graduate attributes of the University as demonstrated below:
Graduate Attributes | PILOs | |||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
To demonstrate strong academic competence in relevant disciplines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
To think critically and to contribute constructively in teamwork and leadership | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
To communicate effectively both verbally and in writing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
To possess a global vision which enables them to understand issues and problems from different perspectives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
To articulate effectively in a variety of contexts using knowledge, skills and expertise acquired to serve both the local and international community | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
To have a positive attitude towards society and environment in the development of a fair and caring society | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
To demonstrate a keen interest in and strong capacity for life-long learning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
To practise high standards of ethical behaviour | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
TEACHING AND LEARNING
PILOs | Teaching and Learning Activities |
Knowledge and understanding | 1. Classroom lecture, assignment, field trips and visits |
2. Classroom lecture, oral presentation, discussion, assignment | |
3. Classroom lecture, oral presentation, discussion, assignment, field trips and visits, internship, study tours, student exchange, etc. | |
4. Classroom lecture, presentation, discussion, assignment, field trips and visits | |
Skills and Attributes | 1. Oral presentation, discussion, assignment, field trips and visits, internship |
2. Assignment, study tours, discussion | |
3. Discussion, Oral presentation, assignment, internship, student exchange, study tours | |
4. Field trips and visits, internship, study tours, student exchange | |
5. Oral presentation, assignment, discussion, internship, study tours, student exchange |
ASSESSMENT
PILOs | Types of Assessment Activities |
Knowledge and understanding | 1. Diagnostic, formative, and summative Assessment, such as class participation, oral presentation, essays, midterm test, final examination, etc. |
2. Class presentation, case study assignment, essays, midterm test, final exam | |
3. Class presentation, essays, research project, midterm test, final exam | |
Skills and Attributes | 1. Class presentation, case study assignment, essays, research project |
2. Essays, research project, class presentation | |
3. Class presentation, case study assignment, essays, research project | |
4. Internship report, study tours report, case study assignment | |
5. Research project, essays |
The assessment will be conducted following the University’s Assessment Strategy.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Administration (Chinese)
Year | Study Focus | Learning Modules | ||
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Code | Title | Type | ||
1 |
The first year covers fundamental knowledge in public administration, sociology, political science, as well as in the relevant supporting disciplines, such as law, economics and languages. | See below | Complete 2 modules from elective group A | Specialist Elective |
CHIN1100 | College Chinese I | Compulsory | ||
COMP1106 | Information Technology Fundamentals | Compulsory | ||
COMP1107 | Advanced Computer Applications | Compulsory | ||
ECON1104 | Principles of Economics | Compulsory | ||
ENGL1109 | English I | Compulsory | ||
ENGL1110 | English II | Compulsory | ||
LLAW1102 | Introduction to Law | Compulsory | ||
PADM1101 | Introduction to Public Administration | Compulsory | ||
PADM1103 | Introduction to Political Science | Compulsory | ||
PEDU1108 | Physical Education | Compulsory | ||
SOCI1105 | Introduction to Sociology | Compulsory | ||
MAND1111 | Mandarin I * | Compulsory | ||
MAND1112 | Mandarin II * | Compulsory | ||
PORT1111 | Portuguese I * | Compulsory | ||
PORT1112 | Portuguese II * | Compulsory | ||
* Portuguese I / Mandarin I (Select one language module) Portuguese II / Mandarin II (Select one language module) |
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2 |
The second year is the broadening year, in which students will accumulate more knowledge in public services, at an intermediate level. | ENGL2132 | English III | Compulsory |
ENGL2133 | English IV | Compulsory | ||
HHRM2127 | Human Resources Management | Compulsory | ||
LLAW2121 | Constitution and Basic Law | Compulsory | ||
LLAW2128 | Administrative Law | Compulsory | ||
MATH2131 | Statistics | Compulsory | ||
PADM2122 | Government and Public Administration of Macao | Compulsory | ||
PADM2123 | Political Thoughts | Compulsory | ||
PADM2124 | Public Policy Analysis | Compulsory | ||
PADM2125 | Public Finance | Compulsory | ||
PADM2126 | Organisation Theory | Compulsory | ||
PADM2129 | Ethics and Discipline in Public Service | Compulsory | ||
PADM2130 | Official Document Writing | Compulsory | ||
3 |
The third year is designed to strengthen students’ skills in government management on a larger scale and on a more advanced level. | See below | Complete 2 modules from elective group B | Specialist Elective |
ENGL3142 | English V | Compulsory | ||
ENGL3143 | English VI | Compulsory | ||
LLAW3137 | Civil Service Law | Compulsory | ||
PADM3134 | Government and Public Administration of China | Compulsory | ||
PADM3135 | E-Government | Compulsory | ||
PADM3136 | Urban Management | Compulsory | ||
PADM3138 | Accounting and Budget Management | Compulsory | ||
PADM3140 | Government and Business | Compulsory | ||
PADM3141 | Internship | Compulsory | ||
SOCI3139 | Research Methods in Social Science | Compulsory | ||
4 |
The final year is designed to enhance students’ theoretical thinking by covering various selected topics. Students are required to complete a graduation research project during their 4th year of study. | See below | Complete 4 modules from elective group C | Specialist Elective |
PADM4150 | Comparative Public Administration | Compulsory | ||
PADM4151 | Public Relations | Compulsory | ||
PADM4152 | Selected Topics in Public Administration | Compulsory | ||
PADM4153 | International Organisations and International Relations | Compulsory | ||
PADM4154 | Graduation Research Project I | Compulsory | ||
PADM4155 | Graduation Research Project II | Compulsory | ||
Electives Group A broadens students' horizons and general knowledge, such as history and culture, arts, Psychology, law, technology, etc. | HIST1116 | Chinese History and Culture | Specialist Elective | |
HIST1117 | Portuguese History and Culture | Specialist Elective | ||
LLAW1118 | Introduction to Civil Law | Specialist Elective | ||
MUS1119 | Music and Film Appreciation | Specialist Elective | ||
PHIL1113 | Philosophy | Specialist Elective | ||
PHIL1115 | Critical Thinking | Specialist Elective | ||
PSYC1114 | Introduction to Psychology | Specialist Elective | ||
SOCI1120 | Science, Technology and Modern Society | Specialist Elective | ||
Electives Group B is designed to strengthen students’ skills in government management on a larger scale and on a more advanced level. | LLAW3149 | Administrative Litigation Law | Specialist Elective | |
PADM3144 | Contemporary Public Management | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM3145 | Quality Management | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM3146 | Selected Readings in Public Administration | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM3147 | Government and Public Administration of Hong Kong | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM3148 | The History of Administration in Macao | Specialist Elective | ||
Elective Group C is designed to enhance students’ theoretical thinking by covering various selected topics in Public Administration, Policy, Law and Social Science, etc. | GRMM4162 | Gaming Economy and Management | Specialist Elective | |
LLAW4158 | International Law | Specialist Elective | ||
LLAW4159 | Tax Law of Macao | Specialist Elective | ||
MGMT4156 | Crisis Management | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM4157 | Non-Profit Organisation Management | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM4160 | Globalisation and Regional Cooperation | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM4163 | Policy On Culture and Tourism | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM4164 | Labour Policy | Specialist Elective | ||
SOCI4161 | Selected Topics in Social Science | Specialist Elective | ||
SOCI4165 | Social Welfare Policy | Specialist Elective |
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Administration (Portuguese)
Year | Study Focus | Learning Modules | ||
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Code | Title | Type | ||
1 |
The first year covers fundamental knowledge in public administration, sociology, political science, as well as in the relevant supporting disciplines, such as law, economics and languages. | See below | Complete 2 modules from elective group A | Specialist Elective |
PORT1100 | College Portuguese I | Compulsory | ||
COMP1106 | Information Technology Fundamentals | Compulsory | ||
COMP1107 | Advanced Computer Applications | Compulsory | ||
ECON1104 | Principles of Economics | Compulsory | ||
ENGL1109 | English I | Compulsory | ||
ENGL1110 | English II | Compulsory | ||
LLAW1102 | Introduction to Law | Compulsory | ||
PADM1101 | Introduction to Public Administration | Compulsory | ||
PADM1103 | Introduction to Political Science | Compulsory | ||
PEDU1108 | Physical Education | Compulsory | ||
SOCI1105 | Introduction to Sociology | Compulsory | ||
MAND1111 | Mandarin I * | Compulsory | ||
MAND1112 | Mandarin II * | Compulsory | ||
PORT1111 | Portuguese I * | Compulsory | ||
PORT1112 | Portuguese II * | Compulsory | ||
* Portuguese I / Mandarin I (Select one language module) Portuguese II / Mandarin II (Select one language module) |
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2 |
The second year is the broadening year, in which students will accumulate more knowledge in public services, at an intermediate level. | ENGL2132 | English III | Compulsory |
ENGL2133 | English IV | Compulsory | ||
HHRM2127 | Human Resources Management | Compulsory | ||
LLAW2121 | Constitution and Basic Law | Compulsory | ||
LLAW2128 | Administrative Law | Compulsory | ||
MATH2131 | Statistics | Compulsory | ||
PADM2122 | Government and Public Administration of Macao | Compulsory | ||
PADM2123 | Political Thoughts | Compulsory | ||
PADM2124 | Public Policy Analysis | Compulsory | ||
PADM2125 | Public Finance | Compulsory | ||
PADM2126 | Organisation Theory | Compulsory | ||
PADM2129 | Ethics and Discipline in Public Service | Compulsory | ||
PADM2130 | Official Document Writing | Compulsory | ||
3 |
The third year is designed to strengthen students’ skills in government management on a larger scale and on a more advanced level. | See below | Complete 2 modules from elective group B | Specialist Elective |
ENGL3142 | English V | Compulsory | ||
ENGL3143 | English VI | Compulsory | ||
LLAW3137 | Civil Service Law | Compulsory | ||
PADM3134 | Government and Public Administration of China | Compulsory | ||
PADM3135 | E-Government | Compulsory | ||
PADM3136 | Urban Management | Compulsory | ||
PADM3138 | Accounting and Budget Management | Compulsory | ||
PADM3140 | Government and Business | Compulsory | ||
PADM3141 | Internship | Compulsory | ||
SOCI3139 | Research Methods in Social Science | Compulsory | ||
4 |
The final year is designed to enhance students’ theoretical thinking by covering various selected topics. Students are required to complete a graduation research project during their 4th year of study. | See below | Complete 4 modules from elective group C | Specialist Elective |
PADM4150 | Comparative Public Administration | Compulsory | ||
PADM4151 | Public Relations | Compulsory | ||
PADM4152 | Selected Topics in Public Administration | Compulsory | ||
PADM4153 | International Organisations and International Relations | Compulsory | ||
PADM4154 | Graduation Research Project I | Compulsory | ||
PADM4155 | Graduation Research Project II | Compulsory | ||
Electives Group A broadens students' horizons and general knowledge, such as history and culture, arts, Psychology, law, technology, etc. | HIST1116 | Chinese History and Culture | Specialist Elective | |
HIST1117 | Portuguese History and Culture | Specialist Elective | ||
LLAW1118 | Introduction to Civil Law | Specialist Elective | ||
MUS1119 | Music and Film Appreciation | Specialist Elective | ||
PHIL1113 | Philosophy | Specialist Elective | ||
PHIL1115 | Critical Thinking | Specialist Elective | ||
PSYC1114 | Introduction to Psychology | Specialist Elective | ||
SOCI1120 | Science, Technology and Modern Society | Specialist Elective | ||
Electives Group B is designed to strengthen students’ skills in government management on a larger scale and on a more advanced level. | LLAW3149 | Administrative Litigation Law | Specialist Elective | |
PADM3144 | Contemporary Public Management | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM3145 | Quality Management | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM3146 | Selected Readings in Public Administration | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM3147 | Government and Public Administration of Hong Kong | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM3148 | The History of Administration in Macao | Specialist Elective | ||
Elective Group C is designed to enhance students’ theoretical thinking by covering various selected topics in Public Administration, Policy, Law and Social Science, etc. | GRMM4162 | Gaming Economy and Management | Specialist Elective | |
LLAW4158 | International Law | Specialist Elective | ||
LLAW4159 | Tax Law of Macao | Specialist Elective | ||
MGMT4156 | Crisis Management | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM4157 | Non-Profit Organisation Management | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM4160 | Globalisation and Regional Cooperation | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM4163 | Policy On Culture and Tourism | Specialist Elective | ||
PADM4164 | Labour Policy | Specialist Elective | ||
SOCI4161 | Selected Topics in Social Science | Specialist Elective | ||
SOCI4165 | Social Welfare Policy | Specialist Elective |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements are defined in the University’s Academic Regulations Governing Bachelor’s Degree Programmes. An applicant shall be considered for admission if s/he:
- holds a qualification not lower than Grade 12 or the equivalent, and
- fulfils other programme-specific admission criteria.
An applicant of age 23 or above, proven to possess relevant capabilities (especially in the entrance examination(s) of the University), shall be considered for admission to a bachelor’s degree programme with a waiver on the qualification requirement stated above.
More details about admission are available here.
STUDENT FEEDBACK
Each student is allocated a year tutor who provides general academic and pastoral support throughout the whole period of study. Year tutors are the first point of contact in matters stated above. Various communication channels are available for students to express their opinions and suggestions, such as via their respective year tutors, student representatives, programme coordinators and assistant programme coordinators, and dialogue meetings at different levels. The dialogue meetings serve as platforms for consultation and discussion between students and respective personnel ranging from the programme, the faculty, the academic support and administrative units, to the university management. Feedback is made by respective personnel to every issue raised by the students during the meeting with follow-up actions tracked. Student surveys are conducted in every learning module on a semesterly basis to collect students’ opinions regarding the delivery of the modules. User satisfaction surveys are conducted annually on central student services. Feedback collected via these surveys will be followed up by the academic units or respective departments.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Students will receive an orientation about their four years of study at the beginning of the first year. Year tutors are appointed to individual students upon admission to provide academic and pastoral support throughout the period of study in the programme. Students may seek academic advices from their year tutors or programme coordinators regarding their learning path/plan and registration of learning modules.
In individual learning modules, the instructors’ office hours and contact information are made accessible to students for any questions regarding their study. Students’ learning engagement and performance will be reviewed on a regular basis by year tutors and programme coordinators to identify learning needs and provide relevant support. Students’ learning performance and progression will also be reviewed by the programme examination board to ensure their learning is adequately supported and their progress is on track.
Counselling services, careers services and student support services are accessible to all students through the Student Affairs Office. A wide variety of extracurricular activities (e.g. seminars, workshops, exchange opportunities, fieldtrips etc.) are available via the Student Affairs Office. Students may make full use of the variety of learning oppportunities, both curricular and extracurricular, to develop their academic and holistic capabilities for their future careers or further studies.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
A university-wide policy is in place to ensure that all student needs are taken care of and a supportive and accessible learning environment is maintained. When cases of special needs are notified or identified, special arrangements are made on a case-by-case basis with the joint effort of the programme and various student support services of the University, such as the Registry, the Student Affairs Office, the Information Technology Department and the Campus Management and Development Department, etc. to provide the necessary support.
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