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Economics, Public Administration and Management (BSc)

The Public Administration specialisation in Economics, Public Administration and Management combines public administration with economics to analyse issues such as the climate or housing crisis. You will learn to think economically and formulate policy advice.

Why study Public Administration with a specialisation in Economics, Public Administration and Management?

Study in The Hague: the administrative and political heart of the Netherlands. Delve into current challenges and connect economic insights with public administration knowledge. This unique combination prepares you to understand the differences between public and private organisations. Work on policy and economic issues such as the climate transition, housing market, and energy transition. Explore the local, national, and international dimensions of financial and economic policy.

Why study Public Administration at Leiden University?

  • You can choose from specialisations that align with your interests and future plans: Policy, Public Administration and Organisation; Digitalisation, Public Administration and Society; or Economics, Public Administration and Management.
  • You will receive individual, intensive guidance to make the most of your studies. Due to the small scale of the programme, you will quickly get to know your fellow students, with groups and seminars limited to a maximum of 25 students, creating an informal atmosphere.
  • You will study in the administrative heart of the Netherlands, where the government manages the country and collaborates with policymakers and key societal organisations to shape national and international policy.

Dutch programme

Economy, Public Administration and Management is one of three Dutch-taught specialisations of the Dutch Bachelor's degree Public Administration. If you would like to know more about this specialisation, please visit the Dutch-language website of Economy, Public Administration and Management.

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