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LICENTIATE IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE ADMINISTRATION

1st Cycle of Studies in Public-Private Administration

COORDINATORS

Prof. Fernando Licínio Lopes Martins
Coordinator
Prof. Fernanda Paula Oliveira
Deputy Coordinator
Prof. Maria do Céu Colaço Santos
Deputy Coordinator

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The degree in Public Administration is a response to new management requirements in institutions geared towards the public interest. Through a modern and rigorous academic education, you will be provided with the knowledge and skills to hold senior positions in central, regional and local public administration, in the areas of administration, human resources, planning and auditing, as well as to perform functions in the public business sector. The comprehensive programme will also enable you to pursue a career in international organisations.

DURATION

8 semesters

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

1st Year


1st Semester
Notions of Private Law and Public Law I
History of Public Administration I
Economics I
Quantitative Methods I
Public Policy

2nd Semester
Notions of Private Law and Public Law II
History of Public Administration II
Economics II
Public Finance I
Financial Accounting

2nd Year


1st Semester
Administrative Law I
Quantitative Methods II
Tax Law I
Political Science
Public Accounting

2nd Semester
Administrative Law II
Public Company Law
Tax Law II
Organisation Theory
Corporate Finance

3rd Year


1st Semester
Auditing I
Human Resources Management
EU Public Administration
Quality Management
Strategic Marketing - Elective
Governance Models - Elective
Innovation and Know-How in Public Administration - Option
Administration Science - Elective

2nd Semester
Public Economic Law
Public Administration Labour Law
Auditing II
Local Government - Elective
Environmental Administration - Elective
Social Security Law - Elective
Public Finance II - Elective

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

  • Central, Regional and Local Public Administration
  • International and supranational organisations
  • International Civil Service
  • Human Resources
  • Planning
  • Auditing
  • Secondary and University Education
  • Research

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

NORMAL REGIME
National Competition for Access and Admission to Higher Education (DGES):

Entrance exams

  • 2025 application

o 13 English

o 16 Maths

o 18 Portuguese

  • Two of the following tests:

Minimum marks

  • Application grade: 100 points (on a scale of 0-200)
  • Entrance exams: 100 points (on a scale of 0-200)

Calculation formula

  • Secondary school average: 50%
  • Entrance exams: 50%

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SCHOOL AWARDS - SCHOLARSHIPS

There are three foundations within the UC/FL, which award scholarships to needy students and school prizes to the best students each year.

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