Program overview
Public management, simply put, is about how to manage public affairs effectively. You'll learn how governments formulate policies, allocate budgets, serve citizens, and how non-profits operate, raise funds, and evaluate projects. Core courses include public policy analysis, public economics, organizational behavior, urban management, and e-governance. If you're curious about social issues, enjoy analyzing complex situations, and want your actions to bring real change, this major is a great fit. A distinctive feature of Chinese universities in this field is their strong emphasis on case-based teaching. For instance, public management programs at Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University take students on field trips to study community governance in Chinese cities, rural revitalization cases, and even involve them in government consulting projects. International students here not only learn theory but also witness firsthand how China rapidly addresses challenges like urbanization and aging—experiences that offer valuable insights for many countries.