Who is the program for?
The Professional Master’s in Public Administration (MAP) is tailored for leaders working in or collaborating with the public sector at all government levels. This program equips professionals to advance their careers with a strong theoretical foundation and conceptual rigor while providing opportunities to reflect on practical experiences. Its research methodology fosters critical thinking, enabling impactful improvements in the public sector. Additionally, the master’s degree offers pathways for careers in consultancy and academia.
What to expect?
MAP obtained top scores from the Brazilian agency CAPES/MEC and is accredited by the most important international accrediting bodies. It offers solid and innovative training rooted in FGV EBAPE’s nationwide reputation in Administration research and teaching.
FGV EBAPE was the first Brazilian school to receive the prestigious accreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), a global accreditor of master’s programs in Public Administration. Additionally, MAP is the first academic (called “stricto sensu” graduate program (in Brazil in Public Administration in Latin America to be accredited by the International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration Education and Training (ICAPA).
What will you achieve?
Students receive a high-quality education marked by academic rigor and a methodology aligned with the world’s top business schools and widely recognized in the market for its excellence. They learn from world-class professors renowned in their fields of work.
Networking is a key feature of the program, with participants coming from leading public and private organizations in Brazil. Upon completion, students join the Alumni Network, gaining access to exclusive content and maintaining strong connections within the academic community.
Duration
22 months (525 hours/class).
The program can be completed part-time, allowing you to balance studies and professional life. MAP is also offered in an intensive mode, with activities concentrated in one academic week, allowing better access to students who are not residents of Rio de Janeiro.
Frequency and hours
MAP
Classes from Monday to Thursday, from 6:30 pm to 9:45 pm.
*Average attendance twice a week, depending on the subjects chosen for the quarter
MAP Intensive
Working week with classes from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.
* 12 academic cycles with an interval of approximately five weeks between each module.
Area of occupation
The Professional Master’s in Public Administration (MAP) is a prestigious program with the best faculty in the country. It prepares professionals to work in different areas of the Brazilian and international public sectors. The program also opens doors to jobs in consulting firms and academic careers.
Professionals who complete MAP can work in different areas, such as state-owned companies, regulatory agencies, the nonprofit sector, social entrepreneurship, and international relations.
Master’s Degree
Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Head of the Professional Master's in Public Administration (MAP)
Head of the Professional Master's in Public Administration
Professor Alketa Peci
PhD in Administration
Deputy Head of the Professional Master's in Public Administration
Professor Aline Menezes
PhD in Administration
About Us
FGV EBAPE is recognized as the best of its kind in Brazil and one of the best business institutions in the world. The School is internationally awarded and has the most respected accreditations in its segment.
With over 70 years since its foundation, its history has been linked to the mission of training professionals capable of influencing, with conceptual and methodological rigor, the thinking and practices relevant to the development of Brazil.
Students will be part of a high-quality institution built on pillars of excellence
- To be an international reference in Administration teaching and research.
- To be recognized by top international accreditors, reflecting the school’s global standards.
- To promote critical thinking through theoretical depth.
- To offer flexibility for balancing studies and career.
- To have an outstanding international faculty.
- To promote research that addresses real-world organizational challenges.
- To develop projects based on real problems faced by partner companies.
- To provide opportunities for international experiences during the program.
- To offer flexible classes, both online and in-person, in Rio de Janeiro.
- To prepare students for teaching and academic careers.
- To nurture an alumni network, where FGV EBAPE graduates enjoy exclusive benefits, networking, and career opportunities.
Practical learning
The teaching methodology aligns theory and practice, merging academic knowledge with the resolution of real problems and stimulating the creation of public policies.
Infrastructure
FGV EBAPE is in Rio de Janeiro, occupying an area of 5,400m². The modern facilities include different areas (traditional, interactive, study rooms, and PBL – Problem-Based Learning), auditoriums, and a common area.
The School provides students with a complete database and a huge, up-to-date collection of academic research and scientific projects.
Placement
Students of the Professional Master’s in Public Administration work in various sectors, such as municipal, state, and federal government, consultancy and research, and military service, among others.
Employment Sector
* Number of Students
Completion Rate:
| Initially Enrolled | Graduated within 2 Years | Graduated within 3 Years | Graduated within 4 Years | Total Students Graduated and Persisting to Graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the AY-5 Cohort (2018)* | 104 | 51 (49,03%) | 98 (94,23%) | 98 (94,23%) | 98 (94,23%) |
Obs: full-time and part-time students
International experience
FGV EBAPE is the best choice for anyone wanting an excellent education and a rich international experience in a single program.
Our students have the privilege of being part of an institution renowned both nationally and internationally for its high-quality teaching and research in Administration, with partnerships with leading schools worldwide.
Throughout the Master’s in Public Administration (MAP), students have the opportunity to take equivalent courses abroad, enriching their learning experience and broadening their perspectives.
International Module
MAP’s curriculum includes an international module that counts as an elective course. Students can have a short-term experience (one week) at one of FGV EBAPE’s partner schools worldwide. These partners offer programs aligned with MAP’s educational proposition, allowing an experience that complements the students’ training and builds a global vision of public management.
International Exchange Programs
FGV EBAPE provides longer international experiences, lasting from three to six months, in its International Exchange Program. Students pay the regular tuition fees in Brazil and can study abroad without additional fees or extra expenses related to tuition.
Partner Schools
FGV EBAPE partners with top Business and Administration schools worldwide, promoting internationalization among students, faculty, and foreign institutions.
Academic Excellence
Faculty
The faculty of the Professional Master’s in Public Administration (MAP) comprises a select group of the country’s top professionals, distinguished by their academic excellence. Our faculty members are exclusively PhD holders who actively participate in internationally recognized conferences and research projects.
Moreover, our professors are renowned for their contributions to technical and scientific publications in leading journals worldwide.
Student Research Incentive
Applied research is a fundamental component of the Master’s degree, fostering critical thinking and contributing to the advancement of knowledge. Students are encouraged to present their findings at major conferences and in highly regarded publications worldwide, earning them recognition and international representation.
Database
FGV EBAPE offers access to comprehensive and up-to-date databases and indexes through its extensive knowledge collection, available both on campus and remotely.
Students and professors benefit from Harvard Business School (HBS) content through the case-based method and have access to HBS-produced cases. Additionally, they receive a digital subscription to the Financial Times (FT) platform, granting them access to the research section and complete content on business, careers, current affairs, sustainability, and more.
Teaching Training
Networking
Integration and networking
In addition to the exchanges within the MAP classrooms, students can take up to three elective courses in other FGV EBAPE’s programs at the Master’s level. This facilitates a valuable exchange of experiences between the fields of Public and Business Administration.
The integration and networking opportunities are extensive, allowing students to form alliances both in Brazil and internationally. They build a robust network of contacts with their peers, who are typically managers of significant public agencies and institutions, thereby experiencing a rich exchange of experiences.
Multicultural experience
The Professional Master in Public Administration (MAP) strengthens and increases student and faculty cultural exchange, allowing students to obtain a broad multicultural experience of academic and extracurricular activities at the national and international levels.
Students are encouraged to submit their research works to academic conferences, increasing their repertoire and network of contacts.
Alumni
FGV EBAPE’s Alumni Network serves as a hub for connecting with all graduates. Beyond organizing activities tailored to alumni, the network offers a range of exclusive benefits. It is a platform where alumni can propose initiatives, share experiences, promote their projects, and other actions of interest to the community.
MAP Insights
Events
Events
- 07Aug2024
“The Professional Master’s Program in Public Administration at FGV EBAPE offered a broader and deeper view of the Brazilian state, which was fundamental in my approval to be a Substitute Councilor.”
Felipe Puccioni
“The master’s program at FGV EBAPE was extremely and profoundly applicable in my career since I was able to take the discussions related to our Federal Institution of Higher Education and acquire relevant knowledge to bring them to my institution.”
Mônica Vetromille
“Having a master’s degree from FGV EBAPE was very important to increase my technical competence in my area of expertise, and it stimulated me to produce knowledge about public policies and management. The school’s excellent faculty and recognized tradition and academic quality were decisive for me to choose the master’s degree at FGV EBAPE.”
Eduardo Bizzo
“For a public manager like me, who makes decisions that directly affect the lives of citizens, MAP develops the ability to design and implement public policies and public administration governance. Through it, I had the opportunity to tutor undergraduates from FGV EBAPE, gain valuable teaching experience, and participate in the international exchange. The networking opportunities allowed interaction with managers from various government bodies and agencies.”
Julio Cesar Urdangarin
“Participating in MAP was a significant experience for improving my professional qualification, serving as a foundation for the development of the attributions in the career of Specialist in Public Policies and Government Management, in addition to expanding the theoretical and practical knowledge resulting from the high-level design of the courses and faculty. There was also the possibility of exchanging experiences with colleagues from the master’s degree who work in the most diverse areas of government and the private sector, which further enhances the FGV master’s program.”
Lenise Barcellos de Mello Secchin
“Through MAP, I had access to an essential theoretical tool for understanding the challenges I face on a daily basis in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies. This privileged contact with cutting-edge scientific production, the exchange of experiences with colleagues and professors, and the analysis of countless real cases were – and continue to be – fundamental for my personal development and for the quality of the tasks I perform in my professional life.”
Alexandre Sérgio Vieira
“MAP is a master’s degree aimed at the elaboration and execution of public policies, which is directly related to the functions I perform at Seplag, where I coordinate five areas of action in the state: budget, planning, human resources, logistics resources, and real estate. It was important for my professional career because it provided a space for reflection on public administration in Brazil and internationally."
Cláudia Uchôa Cavalcanti
“MAP has a range of courses and a faculty of excellence, attracting professionals from different niches of direct and indirect public administration, from different states of Brazil, further enriching the debate on public policies in an environment of great heterogeneity. The national and international theoretical content, combined with the diversity of experiences provided by students and professors, substantially expanded my perception of the management and execution of adequate policies for the public cultural sector in Rio de Janeiro.”
Felipe Caldeira Marron
Six International Accreditations
FGV EBAPE is widely recognized by the most prestigious international academic accreditation institutions. These accreditations follow rigorous evaluations of its programs, faculty, facilities, and curriculum content.
In 2018, FGV EBAPE received the AACSB International accreditation, the largest American accreditation body for business schools. In Brazil, only a few business schools hold this distinction.
FGV EBAPE holds the EQUIS accreditation from the European Quality Improvement System, one of the most significant certifications in the academic world. In Brazil, only four institutions besides FGV EBAPE have this accreditation, which is awarded to schools demonstrating a high degree of internationalization.
The International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration Education (ICAPA) accredits education and training programs in line with the standards set by the Board of Directors of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA).
NASPAA (logo) After a rigorous evaluation process, FGV EBAPE became the first school in Brazil to obtain the prestigious NASPAA accreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration.
FGV EBAPE has received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) for its Professional Master’s programs. The AMBA accreditation is a mark of excellence awarded to only 2% of business schools worldwide.
The Business Graduates Association (BGA) is an organization that assesses the social impact of business schools and their postgraduate programs. Achieving BGA accreditation reinforces the commitment of FGV EBAPE’s Professional Master’s programs to values such as innovation, ethics, sustainability, responsible governance, and management practices aligned with contemporary challenges