One of the main characteristics of the MPGPP is its teaching methodology, which goes beyond the generic combination of theory and practice. The program's distinguishing feature lies in organizing training in such a way that academic reflection produces consequences on real-world problems. Throughout the course, students work with institutional experiences, implementation dilemmas, evidence, and concrete situations from the public sector, transforming content into analytical capacity. More than accumulating references, students learn to interpret contexts, support positions methodically, and qualify decisions in environments marked by constraints, conflict, and complexity. The course includes monthly classes, concentrated on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, allowing for compatibility with professional practice.
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The in-person classes for the Master's program in São Paulo are held monthly, always on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
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The MPGPP faculty is one of the program's core assets. It brings together researchers with qualified academic backgrounds and professionals who have held—or currently hold—strategic positions in ministries, courts, oversight bodies, research centers, and leading institutions.
This changes the classroom experience. Students not only find good professors—they find interlocutors who know the literature and have an inside look at the state. This combination of academic production and institutional engagement is what gives the program depth, credibility, and the ability to train professionals prepared for high-responsibility environments.
This area of interest is a space for study and reflection on the processes of formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public policies and social programs aimed at the economic and social development of the country.
Area of interest II is part of the broader debate on the roles and challenges of the contemporary state. It is dedicated to studying and researching new strategies and models for public administration management.
This area addresses the synergy between Law and Public Policy, focusing on the modernization of the Judiciary, the implementation of alternative dispute resolution methods, and the improvement of strategies for controlling and combating corruption in Public Administration.
Area of Interest IV focuses on the study and development of innovative practices in public policies for education, urban management, and security. It stems from the recognition that education is a structuring axis of social development, capable of reducing inequalities, strengthening state capacities, and promoting citizenship. At the same time, it understands that educational challenges are intertwined with the dynamics of cities and public security strategies, forming a framework of interdependent policies.
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Concentrated FormatMonthly classes, concentrated on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, structured to reconcile academic training with professional practice. |
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applied methodologyAn approach geared towards analyzing real-world problems, focusing on applying knowledge to concrete contexts within the public sector. |
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Faculty with professional experience.Professors with solid academic backgrounds and relevant experience in their fields, integrating theory, practice, and institutional experience. |
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Academic monitoringA dedicated team provides support to students throughout their course, including guidance in academic activities, scientific production, and participation in events. |
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Network insertionsAn environment that fosters interaction between students, faculty, and professionals, expanding opportunities for institutional collaboration and career development. |
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