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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 effectivepublic 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 practiceand 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 ofcials and executives; and,

knowledge forums for scholars and policy makers.

The Dubai School of Government is ofcially licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientic 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

INTROD

UCTION

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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 MASTER OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION

THEMA

STEROFPUBLICADMINISTR

ATION

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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 specic

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 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.

THE PROGRAM

THEPROGRAM

THEPR

OGRAM

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LINKING THEORY TO PRACTICE

LINKINGTHEORY

TOPRACTICE

Linking theory to practice is at the core of the curriculum, and students

will benet from regular interactions with renowned regional and global

experts in public policy.

FACULTY

Recruited from leading universities throughout the world, our faculty

specialize in a variety of disciplines such as economics, public administration,

management, political economy, strategy, nance and leadership.

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.

ColloquiaFaculty members are teamed up with guest practitioners to examine

and present case studies linking theory to practical application.

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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)

SECOND SEMESTER:

THREE COURSES (9 CREDIT HOURS)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISE (PACE) AND

STUDENT PORTFOLIO (4 CREDIT HOURS)

CREDIT ALLOCATIONS

THEPROGRAM

CREDIT

ALLOCATIONS

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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)CREDITALLOC

ATIONS

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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 relationshipswith classmates and program instructors, and to become acquainted with various

academic resources found at the Dubai School of Government and throughout

Dubai.

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

CODE WORKSHOP CREDIT

HOURS

MPA 501 ETHICS, VALUES AND LEADING PUBLIC CHANGE 1

MPA 502 PROFESSIONAL WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

SKILLS 2

MPA 503 RESEARCH METHODS FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3

SIX-WE

EKINTENSIVEWORKSHOPP

ROGRAM

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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

HOURSMPA 601 SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3

MPA 602 ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS FOR POLICY ANALYSIS 3

MPA 603 COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST 3

MPA 604 BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR 3

CORE COURSES

(12 CREDIT HOURS)

CORECOURSES

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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.

In order to benet 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)

ELECTIVECOURSES

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CODE COURSE CREDIT

HOURS

MPA 701 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 3

MPA 702 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND

DEVELOPMENT 3

MPA 703 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND

DEVELOPMENT IN THE PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT

SECTORS 3

MPA 704 INFORMATION STRATEGY AND KNOWLEDGE

MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR 3

MPA 705 LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 3

MPA 706 COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND

POLICY 3

MPA 801 GOVERNMENT-MARKET-SOCIETY RELATIONS

IN THE MIDDLE EAST 3

MPA 802 SOCIOECONOMIC POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST 3

MPA 803 GLOBALIZATION, GOVERNANCE AND

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3

MPA 804 PUBLIC POLICY IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY 3

ELECTIVE COURSES(9 CREDIT HOURS)

ELECTIVECOURSES

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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 toprovide recommendations for improvements based on analytical approaches.

Student PortfolioAn 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.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE EXERCISEAND STUDENT PORTFOLIO(4 CREDIT HOURS)

PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATIONCAPSTON

EEXERCISEANDSTUDENTPORTFOLIO

CODE COURSE CREDIT

HOURS

MPA 611 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE

EXERCISE AND STUDENT PORTFOLIO 4

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THEA

DVANTAGEOFSTUDYINGA

TDSG

Located in Dubai, the fastest growing city in the Arab world, students have

an excellent opportunity to benet 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

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.

THE ADVANTAGE OF

STUDYING AT DSG

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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 andthe 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 ofcial university and college degrees and transcripts

Ofcial 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)

ADMISSIONREQUIRE

MENTS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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TUITIO

N-

GRADUATION

TUITION

Students should check with the Ofce 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 Ofce of Admissions for details.

Self-nanced 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

A minimum CGPA of 3.0 is required for all students to graduate and receive the

MPA degree.

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To learn more about the Master of Public Administration,

please contact the Ofce of Admissions at:

Tel: +971 4 329 3290

Fax: +971 4 329 3291

E-mail: [email protected]

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

CONTACTUS

CONTACT US

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APPLICATIONFORM

DUBAI SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

APPLICATION FORM

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

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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,

PLEASE CONTACT:

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

DUBAI SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENTCONVENTION TOWER, LEVEL 13

P.O. BOX 72229 DUBAI, UAE

TEL: + 971 4 329 3290

FAX: + 971 4 329 3291

E-MAIL: [email protected]

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

-- FOUR-YEAR BACHELORS DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY

OR COLLEGE

-- MINIMUM GPA OF 3.0 (ON A 4.0 SCALE)

-- MINIMUM 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

HOW TO APPLY

TO APPLY TO THE MPA PROGRAM, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE THAT

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

-- 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)

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS. PLEASE ALWAYS USE GREGORIAN DATES.

PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC AS IT APPEARS IN YOUR PASSPORT.

TERTIARY EDUCATION

PLEASE LIST YOUR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION, AS WELL AS ANY COURSES YOU

ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AND THEIR EXPECTED COMPLETION DATES (MOST RECENT FIRST).

NAME

GENDER: MALE FEMALE MARITAL STATUS

DATE OF BIRTH (DD/MM/YYYY) PLACE OF BIRTH COUNTRY OF RESIDENCY

NATIONALITY

NAME IN ARABIC

DATE OF EXPIRYPASSPORT NO.

MAILING ADDRESS

MOBILE

EMAIL

PHONE (WORK)

PHONE (HOME)

FAX (WORK)

FAX (HOME)

FROM TO NAME OF INSTITUTION DEGREE AWARDED FIELD OF STUDY GPADURATIONOF STUDY

COUNTRY OFINSTITUTION

PASTE RECENT

PHOTOGRAPH

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STANDARDISED TEST SCORES

PLEASE PROVIDE EITHER YOUR TOEFL OR IELTS SCORES BELOW.

DO NOT REPORT INSTITUTIONAL TEST SCORES. FINAL ADMISSIONS

DECISIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE RECEIPT OF THE OFFICIALSCORE REPORT BY THE SCHOOL.

WORK EXPERIENCE

LIST YOUR CURRENT OR MOST RECENT POSITION FIRST.

TOTAL YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE

TOTAL YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE

IN CURRENT POSITION

TOEFL SCORE DATE TAKEN / TO BE TAKEN

IELTS SCORE

POSITION

PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT POSITION AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

FULL-TIME PART-TIME

ORGANIZATIONNATURE OFORGANIZATION FROM UNTIL MAILING ADDRESS

DATE TAKEN / TO BE TAKEN

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN YOUR CV IS NOT SUFFICIENT.

ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.

FULL-TIME PART-TIME

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA ORGANIZATION / INSTITUTION FROM TO

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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

POSITION ORGANIZATION / INSTITUTION FROM TO

ACTIVITY ELECTED OR APPOINTED ACTIVE DATES (MM/YY-MM/YY)OFFICE HELD OR HONORS

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SPONSORSHIP

WILL YOU BE SPONSORED BY AN ORGANIZATION? NO YES

SCHOLARSHIP

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP? NO YES

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

DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE, DSG CAN PROVIDE COVERAGE AT COMPETITIVE MARKET RATES.

INTEREST IN THE PROGRAM

PLEASE CHOOSE TWO OF THE THREE SUBJECTS SHOWN BELOW AND WRITE ONE 800-WORD ESSAY

ON EACH TOPIC, FOR A TOTAL OF TWO 800-WORD ESSAYS. ATTACH BOTH ESSAYS TO THIS APPLICA-

TION FORM.

DESCRIBE A TIME AND SITUATION WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS IN WHICH YOU EXERCISED

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP (THROUGH TRANSFORMING IDEAS INTO ACTION AND MOTIVATING

OTHERS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THEM). HOW DID YOUR ACTIONS AND ACCOMPLISH-

MENTS HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOU PERSONALLY OR PROFESSIONALLY? WHAT DID YOU LEARN

ABOUT LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS? EXPERIENCES CAN BE RELATED

TO YOUR WORK ORGANIZATION, COMMUNITY, OR CIVIC LIFE.

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?

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?

1.

2.

3.

NAME OF SPONSOR

APPLICATIONFOR

M

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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?

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.

3. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE APPLICANTS WEAKNESSES?

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.

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.

6. PLEASE COMMENT ON THE APPLICANTS CAREER POTENTIAL AND YOUR PROJECTION OF

HIS OR HER FUTURE SUCCESS.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE DETAILS OF YOUR THREE REFEREES

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NAME

NAME OF ORGANIZATION/INSTITUTION

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

POSITION

EMAILFAX NUMBER

CAPACITY IN WHICHKNOWN TO APPLICANT

REFEREE I

NAME


ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

POSITION

EMAILFAX NUMBER


REFEREE II

NAME


ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

POSITION

EMAILFAX NUMBER


REFEREE III

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) SIGNATURE DATE (DD/MM/YYYY)

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