Best Public Administration School

[redbutterfly]

best mpa school in country

Which do you think is the BEST public administration school in the Philippines? please consider both the undergrad and graduate programs. :naughty2:

[bleep01]

undeniably, its the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance. ( UP-NCPAG )

its the first public administration school in the philippines and in asia.
it has also the best research, facilities, faculty, govt and ngo connections and international affiliations in the field of public ad in the philippines.

The National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) has been the pioneering leader of the discipline in the Philippines and in Asia since its establishment as the Institute of Public Administration in 1952.

In performing its three-fold function of instruction, research, and extension service, it has expanded its scope from governmental management to the broader concerns of governance, including the roles of the private sector and civil society.

governance through education.

Established on June 15, 1952 following a recommendation from the Bell Mission, the University of the Philippines entered into a contract with the University of Michigan for technical assistance in establishing the Institute of Public Administration or the IPA.

Since its creation, the college has changed its name four times, from Institute of Public Administration to Graduate School of Public Administration to School of Public Administration to College of Public Administration and now to the National College of Public Administration and Governance. All these reflect the modifications the college made to make itself relevant to the changing times.

The first two directors of the IPA were American - Professor Lederle and Professor Heady, both from the University of Michigan. In-service and academic training were the two main educational programs of the IPA.

Three kinds of courses were conducted from 1952 to 1953, which saw the participation of a total of 2,500 government officers and employees. The academic program offered bachelors and master's degrees. Enrollment in both programs rose from 68 students during the 1st semester of 1953-1954 to "well over 200" per semester by 1955.

By 1954, Filipinos began to take over key posts in the IPA. The Filipino staff gradually took over and assumed full responsibility for the IPA when the University of Michigan contract ended in June 1956.

Dean Jose Velmonte of the UP College of Business served as UP IPA Director but was soon replaced by Carlos P. Ramos.

Enrollment in the undergraduate and graduate programs continued to increase. The IPA conducted trainer-training courses and direct training for higher-level officials.

IPA was a center for research, academic and in-service training and consultation services. From the very beginning it was expected to extend its services beyond the walls of the academy and serve as a major resource of government.

Its status as a politically important government institution may be indexed by the laws which recognized its work and conferred on it additional powers as well as funds to carry out its objectives of improving public administration, modernizing the administrative machinery and increasing the capacity of the government to promote social and economic development.

In the 1960s, the IPA was made a graduate school, a school of public administration and elevation to college status. Assistant Dean Dr. Jose V. Abueva was appointed to oversee the academic program.

On its 10th year, Director Ramos affirmed that in-service training, consultation services or "extension work" was of equal importance with academic teaching and research. In line with its intended regional role, the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) was organized in 1960 with state, institutional and individual members from all over Asia and the Pacific. The IPA was made its secretariat-headquarters.

EROPA also set up a research center in Saigon, a training center in New Delhi and a local government center in Tokyo. Director Ramos was elected as the first EROPA secretary general and was re-elected to this post until 1982. In a sense, EROPA merely capped the regional and international role that the IPA played.

The UP IPA was the 1st postwar institute of its kind in Asia. It was frequently visited by foreign dignitaries and students, and emulated by several countries in the region. In the succeeding years, IPAs were organized in Iran (1954), Vietnam (1955), Pakistan (1955), Thailand, Korea, Nepal and turkey.

The educational program of the college began to be emulated as well. Other institutions started offering courses in public administration with a total of 15 colleges and universities by 1971. The programs of the college enjoyed wide acceptance and support from national and international agencies.

Its services included professional and policy advice and technical assistance to a wide variety of local, national and international institutions. It was a resource not only to the Asian region but also to the regions within the country.

The events from the mid sixties to the advent of martial law provoked crisis in the role of the college vis-à-vis government. At its founding the college was a helpmate and adviser to government. In the late 60s, there was a segment of the faculty, which was more comfortable as critic of government than as its major resource.

During martial law, the college was critical and collaborative. It displeased the dictatorship with its studies of graft and corruption, its analyses of the personalistic and closed decision-making process, the tokenism and elite orientation on several government programs. However, it continued to be a source of ideas for decentralization and other government projects like the ministry of local government, civil service commission and commission on audit and many line departments and government units.

The stature and personality of Raul de Guzman, its dean from 1973 to 1982, helped a lot during this period. His recognized expertise opened many doors for the faculty and staff, and his amiable personality gave him and them room to criticize government programs without alienating their officials.

The 1980s led to many curricular and course changes to address the issue of looking into the roots of indigenous administrative thought and practices in the country.

On November 26, 1998 the up board of regents approved the transformation of the college to National College of Public Administration and Governance.

This reflects the widening focus from governmental management to a broader concern of governance for public interest. Innovations and changes in the functions and structure of the college were made.

The academic program remains as the core of the college and this is managed by the Center for Public Administration and Governance Education (C-PAGE).

The Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) is the research and extension unit for national agencies, public enterprises and international organizations.

The Center for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG) established in 1965 remains in the forefront of research, consultancy services and facilitation of learning in government for local and regional levels.

The Center for Leadership, Citizenship and Democracy (CLCD) focuses on issues on civil society and democracy.

A library that has the widest collection of books on public administration and governance supports these centers.

The college is likewise coping with the demands of information technology. Its website www.up-ncpag.org was recently re-launched.

On its 50th year, the college is conscious of its position as the nation's premier institution of higher learning in public administration and governance. The mission of the college is to strive for excellence and relevance in advancing the study and professional practice of public administration; in building capacities for executive leadership; in breaking new ground in policy and administrative research. It also serves as social critic, even as it provides technical assistance to organizations and institutions in state and local governments and to civil society.

As an institution rooted in the Philippines, it will build and nurture ties with regional and international bodies similarly seeking improvement in governance and public administration. As a learning institution, it continuously and critically strives to meet the challenges and problems of governance. In pursuing all these ends, we uphold the primacy of the public interest and high ethical standards.

The NCPAG values are service to the nation, public interest, and democratic governance. Concomitant to such principles it supports visionary leadership that is progressive and committed, transparent and accountable. As the NCPAG carries out the role of social critic it upholds academic freedom and an advocacy that is founded on social relevance and integrity consistent with the promotion of the public good.

The National College of Public Administration and Governance is an institution dedicated to help in nation building.

NCPAG functions through its Centers and Offices.

Center for Public Administration and Governance Education (CPAGE)
Implements the NCPAG's mission to be the center for excellence in education for public administration and governance through its academic degree programs.

Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED)
Undertakes research, training and extension programs on national policies and institutions.

Center for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG)
Conducts research, training and extension programs at local and regional levels, and collaborates with international institutions in promoting decentralization and local autonomy.

Center for Leadership, Citizenship, and Democracy (CLCD)
Carries out research, training, and extension programs on leadership, citizenship and civil society; and on Filipino institutions and processes of democracy/redemocratization.

visit their website.

www.upd.edu.ph/~ncpag/

[BENEFACTORS]

There's a School of Government in Ateneo-Rockwell offering qualification in public administration and governance. However, if you're asking for the best, that's not likely to be it. In fact, it's for those who only want to have a diploma to hang on their walls. It's practically an easy programme to go through. No sweat and midnight burning candle required to earn it.

[atticusnoyle]

CHED has released the result of a quality assessment of Public Admin schools in the country. And of course, UP-NCPAG got the highest rating. Their pool of professors are the best...PROFS BRILLANTES, REYES, ENDRIGA, CARIÑO, BRIONES, CO, TAPALES, BAUTISTA, MANGAHAS, MENDOZA, ILAGO, LEGASPI etc.

[Cerberus]

I haven't seen the CHED evaluation. I know of UP being regarded as the best in Public Ad education, but ADMU and UST also have good MPA programs.

[Hisbenz]

^^that is true

[bleep01]

in addition, UP-NCPAG has the following course offerings :

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (BAPA)
The BAPA program is a four-year course which provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in public management and instills the values of accountability, service and integrity. The program prepares students for careers in the public service, both in government and nongovernmental organizations. Entry into the program requires passing the UP College Admissions Test (UPCAT).
The program consists of a total of 144 units.

Diploma in Public Management (Dip PM)

The Diploma in PM is geared for professional and technical personnel of government and nongovernmental organizations interested in acquiring new skills and techniques in management in particular areas of specialization. To complete the program, a weighted average of 1.75 should be obtained for all courses taken.
The program requires the completion of 21 units.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

There are three plans under the MPA program.

Plan A is designed to provide researchers, teachers, and prospective college teachers with the knowledge and research skills in public administration. The student has to complete 24 units of coursework and 6 units of thesis.

Plan B aims to provide students with the theoretical background and technical skills needed for the effective implementation of public policy in a developing country. The program requires the completion of 36 units of coursework and passing a comprehensive examination.

Plan C or Mid-Career Program is specially designed for public servants who have at least five years of supervisory work experience and who desire to accelerate their professional growth through a program of graduate study. It aims to broaden the knowledge of mid-career public.

Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)

The DPA program prepares highly qualified students for teaching, research and consultancy as well as for managerial positions in government and nongovernmental organizations.

A DPA student takes a Qualifying Examination after passing twelve units of coursework. A grade of 1.75 or better is required to pass this examination. A student with a grade average of 1.25 in the first twelve units of coursework is exempted from the qualifying examination. The program requires the completion of 24-30 units coursework; passing a written comprehensive examination in administrative theory/management of economic, political, and social development; and the successful defense of a dissertation. The program requires a total of 36 to 42 units, depending on the academic background of students.

:eyecrazy:

[atticusnoyle]

the result of the ched assessment was released sometime dec 2004. a copy is posted at the NCPAG lobby.

[bluerthanblue10]

UP is a public university, therefor it is the best in Public Admin course.

[Ice Burn]

Though I would say UP has the best program in the Philippines for Public Administration, as compared to Ateneo's (Ateneo alumni here), I felt that both UP's and Ateneo's program were too constricted to the Philippine setting and both lacked the professional exposure for the field of Public Administration. Furthermore, I found that the resources used were rather outdated for this type of field...This is based on my research on both programs since I had every intention of taking up an MPA or MPP. I talked to people who have experienced the programs like my dad since he has an MPA from UP not to mention he taught in UP some years back, as well as some former teachers from Ateneo...

Instead I took my Masters in International Public Policy and Management at the University of Southern California...It was the best decision I ever made and it gave a broader perspective on the field of Public Policy...

[tianak_me]

...I found that the resources used were rather outdated for this type of field...This is based on my research on both programs since I had every intention of taking up an MPA or MPP.
It's the student and the teacher, not the tools. But then, you can never argue that with an Atenean. ;)

[dexXA]

Instead I took my Masters in International Public Policy and Management at the University of Southern California...It was the best decision I ever made and it gave a broader perspective on the field of Public Policy...
So what have you been busy doing after you earned MIPP at USC? How did your MIPP help your career now? Do you think your career now would have been different if you took the UP program instead?

[Ice Burn]

So what have you been busy doing after you earned MIPP at USC? How did your MIPP help your career now? Do you think your career now would have been different if you took the UP program instead?

After my MPPM, I thought I would work in the Philippines. I was all set to work in the government as well as teach in Ateneo because I went home after graduate school, I didn't want to be based in the US unless I got accepted in the UN or the World Bank...

However there was a change of plans since I did get accepted in the World Bank in Washington DC. So I packed my bags and left the Philippines again. I've been here 8 months, enjoying my work, meeting different nationalities, basically working in an organization I've always set my heart in working for...

I really wouldn't know if UP or Ateneo's MPA programs would've enabled me to get in the World Bank, but I do know that meeting various experts in the field of Public Policy (not just the US experts but rather International experts as well) while I was at USC helped me understand the things I would need to get into so as I can work for an International Organization.

In fact my mentor, (he taught a 2 weeks comprehensive every semester for my program), is based in Manila every year for 6 months, and 3 months in Laos since he works at ADB. He has really helped me a lot in understanding the International Organization culture. Also I met various consultants from the World Bank, IMF, UN who do part time teaching aside from their consulting jobs at their respective organizations while I was at USC.

It's hard to say if UP or Ateneo can give the same professional exposure...I mean there are a lot of UP and Ateneo alumni here at the bank but most of those I have met have taken their graduate degree abroad...

[BENEFACTORS]

ice burn, it's veryyyyyyyyyyy irritating to see your beloved Ateneo always attached to UP in your explanation. I believe dexxa only asked you for UP, right? I cannot understand why do you need to mention Ateneo? We're not dumb to detect the two have different standards. Ang "bulok" ng Ateneo sa PA and here you are implying the two have the same standards and can offer the same opportunities after graduation. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ice Burn]

^^whatever you say dude :lol: :lol: :lol:

Dude, a word of advice, if you have gotten successful primarily because of your school, unethical as it may seem, then that's the only time you can really bash other schools for whatever reason you want. But then again people who have reached a certain level of success perhaps through their school as well as one's own hard work, have attained a high regard for other schools and childish bashing and immature impressions have been replaced with admiration and respect...Other than that, if you're still just some macho wannabe college kid hiding behind the guise of anonymity who is merely pandering to an ego boosting school bashing spree, I suggest you chalk up some real success first...

[KuyaDanny]

...if you're still just some macho wannabe college kid hiding behind the guise of anonymity who is merely pandering to an ego boosting school bashing spree...

I request permission from the author to freely use this expression for any purpose I see fit.

Thanks in advance.

[Ice Burn]

Kuya Danny: No need to ask permission! Feel free to use it all you want :lol:

[Stirling]

Dude, a word of advice, if you have gotten successful primarily because of your school, unethical as it may seem, then that's the only time you can really bash other schools for whatever reason you want. But then again people who have reached a certain level of success perhaps through their school as well as one's own hard work, have attained a high regard for other schools and childish bashing and immature impressions have been replaced with admiration and respect...Other than that, if you're still just some macho wannabe college kid hiding behind the guise of anonymity who is merely pandering to an ego boosting school bashing spree, I suggest you chalk up some real success first...

bat naman ang ungas mo sumagot?
talk nicely. shouldn't a self-confessed well-schooled top-notched professional express himselves in an accordingly manner?

[Stirling]

I request permission from the author to freely use this expression for any purpose I see fit.

Thanks in advance.

grabe ang biased ng moderator dito.

[paralusi]

bat naman ang ungas mo sumagot?
talk nicely. shouldn't a self-confessed well-schooled top-notched professional express himselves in an accordingly manner?

i couldn't agree more.

each and every "top-notched professional" should "express himselves in an accordingly manner."

wag kayong ma-"ungas."

[KuyaDanny]

grabe ang biased ng moderator dito.

If you are able to create an equally versatile, descriptive, and definitive phrase I shall use it, too. With your permission. In the meantime I promise to express myselves in an accordingly manner. Yung hindi ma-ungas.

[BENEFACTORS]

Dude, a word of advice

First of all, I don't need your advice. I don't take advice from Ateneans, fyi. So keep that whatever ‘guidance’ you have to your kapwa atenista. I’m sure they need that more than I do!

Second, what makes you so sure you're more successful than I am or any UP peeps in this forum? Let’s assume I’m poor, do I have not the same freedom to question your comment even if it is erroneous?

Third, where's your justification on your deliberate (and pathetic) move to glue Ateneo to UP hoping to elude the public into believing that UP and Ateneo have the same standards and their education can offer identical opportunities?

Bottom line: I don't need your personal rant on me. You're not perfect yourself either and I'm sure as hell you've got your own mess to mind too.

[BENEFACTORS]

I request permission from the author to freely use this expression for any purpose I see fit.

Thanks in advance.
I am surprised and hurt to read this from you.

I have decided on this occasion not to join this discussion on this issue as I have spent many hours doing just that for some months with unidentified persons who may, for all I know, be kuyadanny in disguise (by the way, why does he hide his name too?).

UP is way superior to Ateneo. That is that.

An unintelligent Atenean does not think it 'sounds right'. OK. We, UP peeps, will have to bear this disaster with as much stoical indifference as we can, and get on with life. Perhaps we should risk exciting the wrath of all the other students (the majority) who think differently, but then perhaps we should not.

A rose by any other name, etc....

Kind regards

[BENEFACTORS]

i couldn't agree more.

each and every "top-notched professional" should "express himselves in an accordingly manner."

wag kayong ma-"ungas."
Glad we came to terms.

Sorry for the short response, paralusi, but I've really got to run off to class. Maybe I'll think on this and respond more fully this evening, then again, maybe I've stirred the pot enough already.

[_ayumi_]

Instead I took my Masters in International Public Policy and Management at the University of Southern California...It was the best decision I ever made and it gave a broader perspective on the field of Public Policy...

Ice Burn: can you tell me more about USC's IPPAM program? What are the requirements for entry? Do you need the usual "2 years work experience" requirement or can a fresh grad get in? :)

[intensity1214]

what's "ma-ungas"?

:)

[Ice Burn]

Ice Burn: can you tell me more about USC's IPPAM program? What are the requirements for entry? Do you need the usual "2 years work experience" requirement or can a fresh grad get in? :)

http://www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/programs/masters/ippam/ - all the requirements are here.

Fresh graduates can get in, pending approval from the Director. But I wasn't a frash graduate when I started the program, I had 2 years work experience to begin with. Also, I was the first Filipino to take the program. This year 2 Filipinos (well 1 is FilAm) are taking the program.

The reason why this course appealed to me was it was comprehensive and compressed the usual 2 years masters into 13 months. Actually I finished it in 11 months. I came in a semester late but I got permission to overload so I can finish on time.

The program prioritizes students coming from the Asia-Pacific rim because the program focuses primariy on the countries from the Asia Pacific rim. I had a lot of Taiwanese classmates, some Thai, Japanese, Korean classmates as well as my American classmates but it was an interesting mix of cultures because majority of those in the program were International students.

If you have any questions, you can contact Joanna Yu, jcyu@usc.edu., who is one of the directors of the program She's a nice lady and she'll answer all your questions.

By the way, Harvard has a new program similar to the 13-month IPPAM program just implemented this year. I don't remember the link though. But when I saw it, I wish they started that program back in 2002. You might want to try to research on that as well.

[intensity1214]

hey ice burn, is it difficult to get a scholarship? thanks.

:)

[Ice Burn]

^^Yes...

I can give you scholarship links...

ADB-Japan Scholarship (http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.asp) - ADB
American Association of University Women Fellowship Grants (http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm) - AAUW
Robert S. Mcnamara Scholarship and Fellowships (http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/scholarshipsEnglish/rsmfellowship/overview.html) - World Bank
The Joint Japan/ World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) (http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/scholarshipsEnglish/jjwbgsp/overview.html) - World Bank
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) (http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTHR/EXTCOM/WBFN/0,,contentMDK:20272308~menuPK:463095~pagePK:64156201~piPK:64156133~theSitePK:444098,00.html) - World Bank
Ford Foundation (http://www.fordfound.org/news/more/11272000ifp/index.cfm)

Actually there's still a lot out there, it's just a matter of looking. www.fastweb.com is also a good place to find smaller fellowships and grants...

[paralusi]

Glad we came to terms.

Sorry for the short response, paralusi, but I've really got to run off to class. Maybe I'll think on this and respond more fully this evening, then again, maybe I've stirred the pot enough already.

hello benefactors.

actually, my post was a response to stirling's remarks. nevertheless, i'm also happy that, like you said, "we came to terms."

peace.

[Turd]

^ ^ ^ stirling = benefactors = gerry_lim :evil_lol:

Benefactors just forgot that his post was made under his other alternick, stirling. That's what happens when one lies too often. It becomes increasingly difficult to keep track of one's lies. :lol:

[intensity1214]

teka, teka, teka. liars don't keep track of their lies kaya. :no:

[preacher000]

im amused. read on folks. :)

[pretty_c_me]

^^whatever you say dude :lol: :lol: :lol:

Dude, a word of advice, if you have gotten successful primarily because of your school, unethical as it may seem, then that's the only time you can really bash other schools for whatever reason you want. But then again people who have reached a certain level of success perhaps through their school as well as one's own hard work, have attained a high regard for other schools and childish bashing and immature impressions have been replaced with admiration and respect...Other than that, if you're still just some macho wannabe college kid hiding behind the guise of anonymity who is merely pandering to an ego boosting school bashing spree, I suggest you chalk up some real success first...


very well said. :)

[masterjedi]

There's a School of Government in Ateneo-Rockwell offering qualification in public administration and governance. However, if you're asking for the best, that's not likely to be it. In fact, it's for those who only want to have a diploma to hang on their walls. It's practically an easy programme to go through. No sweat and midnight burning candle required to earn it.

really? pano mo nasabi na it's an easy program, considering n graduate skul yun at ateneo pa..balak ko kasi kumuha din ng MA... r u a student of that program? magakano tuition sa MPA ng admu? thanks in advance