CAS ETH in Public Governance and Administration

This description is only available in English.

  • Autumn Semester

    Start
  • 15 days plus thesis

    Duration
  • ETH Zurich
    Location
  • English
    Tuition language
  • 15.03–15.06.2024

    Application period
  • CHF 8,900

    Programme fee

In brief: The CAS ETH in Public Governance and Administration

The programme provides the necessary competencies to tackle complex governance challenges.

Structure and content

Programme description

Regardless of which geographical region or which policy area you are working in, you need the ability to dissect multidimensional policy issues, the tools to lead outside your area of expertise and a vision for governance in an age of interconnectivity and technological disruption. The CAS ETH in Public Governance and Administration (CAS ETH PGA) is a certificate programme designed for aspiring public sector leaders to enhance their knowledge, skills and confidence across these three critical dimensions.

Objectives

Participants will learn to understand key governance frameworks and problems, dissect multi-dimensional policy issues and effectively lead across the spectrum of technical, human, and conceptual challenges.

Professional perspectives

Programme graduates are enabled to take on leading roles in governance-​related matters in their current and future positions.

Structure and format

  • One 15-​day block
  • 64 hours individual preparation and exercises, 128 contact hours, 175 hours individual CAS thesis writing

Additional information

The programme encompasses a sequence of one or half-​​day modules, which are clustered around three interdisciplinary learning blocks: contemporary governance, public management and policy domains. Through the analysis of best-practice cases, competency-based learning experiences, simulations, peer-to-peer learning and group discussions, participants are provided with the tools to translate innovative solutions into their own political and administrative context. Additionally, throughout the two weeks, the participants will be working on a group assignment that allows them to synthesise the various course inputs into a coherent analysis. After the 15 days in Zurich, participants will integrate their learning into their own institutions with an interdisciplinary thesis. This academic paper can cover any topic related to the course.

Full scholarships are available for this programme. For more information, please refer to the website.

Tuition language(s)

English

Credits

15 ECTS credits

Target group and admission

Target group

The programme is designed for junior to mid-level professionals from the public sector, as well as professionals from the private sector, international organisations, and NGOs.

Requirements

Master’s degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications and a minimum of three years of relevant practical experience.

Required language skills

Fluency in English (C1) – external page Show proficiency scales

Language(s) of performance assessment

English

Dates and venue

Start

Autumn Semester

Duration

15-day block

Application period

15.03–15.06.2024 (rolling admission)

Location

ETH Zurich

Fees

Programme fee

CHF 8,900 (limited number of scholarships available)

Application fee

CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-​refundable, credit card payment only)

Withdrawal fee

  • Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
  • More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 4,450
  • After the start of the programme: CHF 8,900
     

Application

Questions about the application

ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail

Application documents

Additional application documents

  • Proof of English language proficiency (if available)
  • CV
  • Motivation letter

Organiser

Programme management

Professor Robert Perich
Programme Director
Professor Robert Perich
Maryna Lakhno
Programme Manager
Maryna Lakhno

Contact

Maryna Lakhno
D-​MTEC
  • +41 44 632 84 86

ETH Zurich
D-​MTEC, Swiss School of Public Governance, Chair of Education Systems CES
Stampfenbachstrasse 69
STB H 19
8092 Zurich

Responsible body

ETH Zurich, Department of Management, Technology and Economics (D-MTEC), Swiss School of Public Governance
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