Key Strengths

• Study Focuses Relevant to Contemporary Public Challenges: Students may deepen their expertise in Governance and Public Policy, Public Management and Innovation, and International Development and Policy.
• Case-Based and Practice-Oriented Learning: The curriculum is designed to strengthen competencies in policy analysis, public sector management, service innovation, and evidence-based problem-solving through real-world case studies and field practice.
• Collaboration with Government and Strategic Partners: Opportunities to engage in research, internships, collaborative projects, and discussions with ministries, local governments, development agencies, NGOs, and other public sector institutions.
• Strong Foundation in Democratic Public Governance: Learning emphasizes the values of justice, accountability, public interest, and democracy as key principles in public policymaking.
• Extensive Academic and Professional Networks: Supported by FISIPOL UGM’s strong academic ecosystem and an alumni network that works across government institutions, international organizations, development agencies, and the public policy sector.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Undergraduate Program in Public Policy and Management at FISIPOL UGM have broad career prospects in government, development, public policy, and national and international organizations. Competencies in policy analysis, public governance, organizational management, service innovation, and development provide opportunities for various professional positions, including:

• Policy Analyst / Public Policy Analyst
• Public Sector Consultant in governance and policy affairs
• Government Relations Officer
• Program Officer / Project Manager in NGOs and development organizations
• Public Service Innovation Specialist
• Development Specialist in donor agencies and international organizations
• Researcher / Public Policy Research Associate

Graduates pursue careers in ministries and government institutions, local governments, international organizations, research institutions, NGOs, consulting firms, state-owned enterprises, and the development and public service sectors.

Accreditation

Accreditation Rating: EXCELLENT (Unggul)
Accreditation Agency: LAMSPAK
Validity Period: 21 September 2025 – 21 September 2030

International Accreditation:
Accreditation Agency: FIBAA Batch 2
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited
Validity Period: 29 November 2023 – 28 November 2028

Featured Courses

Public Policy Analysis, Governance and Public Sector Innovation, Public Service Management, Development Policy, Public Organization Management, E-Government and Digital Transformation, and Public Policy Monitoring and Evaluation.

More information on curriculum: https://mkp.fisipol.ugm.ac.id/program-studi/s1/#study-plan