Program with the highest CAPES rating
Master in Public Administration and Government (CMAPG)
The ideal training for specialist professionals who wish to work in research or teaching in Public Administration.
Why choose this course
You will earn an advanced degree in Public Administration, with an emphasis on preparing for teaching and research.
Cross-sectional view
Address issues related to government bodies, public institutions and civil society organizations.
Advanced methods
The program follows rigorous research methods aimed at analyzing the State and Public Administration.
Focus on research
Delve deeper into research on politics, public institutions and the relationship between the state and civil society.
Exclusive conditions
You will have access to an outstanding master’s program that offers scholarships to all students admitted through the selection process.
Applied knowledge
Research Lines and Faculty
The program is organized into three research lines, each coordinated by faculty members who share common research interests and collaborate on research, publications, and teaching activities with their students. These research lines focus on topics related to the public sphere, the relationship between politics and the public sector economy, and new institutional and governance models adopted by governments. Students develop their doctoral dissertation within one of these research lines. Applicants must select their preferred research line during the admissions process, and it will serve as the primary academic framework for the development of their research.
About the master's degree
The Academic Master’s Program in Public Administration and Government aims to train highly qualified professionals in public administration, with a focus on the analysis of the State and public administration. The program seeks to prepare researchers, faculty members, and professionals undergoing career transitions to conduct research on public policies and institutions, state management, civil society organizations, and interactions between the State and society, applying rigorous research methods grounded in concepts from the academic literature and their prior knowledge.
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Frequency and timetables
The Academic Master's Degree in Public Administration and Government (CMAPG) has a total workload of 360 hours.
Classes are held daily during the first year of the program. Each course is typically offered on a specific day of the week (Monday through Friday). All courses are held during daytime hours.
Certification issued
At the end of the course, the graduate receives the title of Master in Public Administration and Government.
Tuition
All students approved in the selection process and duly enrolled in theis program are entitled to a 100% tuition waivers and may also receive financial aid from the CNPq. Maintaining the scholarship depends on meeting all the requirements and deadlines demanded by the Program.
Our Doctoral Program is one of the most established and highly regarded in Brazil and Latin America. Awarded the highest rating by CAPES, it prepares outstanding researchers for careers in Brazil and abroad, advances cutting-edge knowledge, and develops professionals who make a meaningful impact in academia, public administration, and society.
Gabriela Spanghero Lotta
Coordinator of the Academic Master's and Doctoral Program in Public Administration and Government. Holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of São Paulo (USP).
Who the course is for
The Academic Master's Degree in Public Administration and Government (CMAPG) is designed for professionals looking to improve their scientific training and their work in public management and the interactions between the state and society.
Experience
Graduates in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Tourism, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related areas.
Careers
Professionals who wish to work in research and teaching or make a career transition.
Differential
Researchers, teachers and specialists who are looking for a course of excellence, with a differentiated and wide-ranging education.
Recognized excellence
The Academic Master’s Program in Public Administration and Government (CMAPG) received the highest rating in CAPES’s four-year evaluation and is among the best programs in Brazil, qualifying it as an internationally recognized program.
Discover the Master’s Theses of CMAPG students
Scheduled stands
See how students in the program are developing their Master’s theses and the topics selected for their defense presentations.
Digital library
Access all the electronic publications available in the library's collection to do research and deepen your knowledge.
Selection process
Applicants must complete their registration and submit the required documents through the online application system for review by the admissions committee, composed of faculty members from the program’s research areas. For the current admissions cycle, applicants must also submit the results of one of the following standardized tests: ANPAD, GMAT, or GRE.
If candidates pass the first stage, they will be interviewed by professors who are members of the selection board.
Applicants who are admitted after the interview participate in the New Student Orientation and receive enrollment instructions. Enrollment is completed according to the schedule outlined in the admissions call. Learn more about the admissions process, including key requirements and deadlines, by consulting the Regular Admissions Call available under the "Documents and Academic Information" section.
Academic documents and information
Find all the important information you need to start your journey at FGV EAESP.
Opportunities
Single student
Internationalization
International experience for a global career
We are a global business school that offers academic and professional experiences all over the world, with an invaluable network of contacts. We send and receive students in partnership with more than 130 renowned institutions in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa and Oceania.
Research and Publication Support
Financial support is available for participation in national conferences.
Winter School
The Winter School offers students the opportunity to take courses taught by faculty members affiliated with leading international institutions. Its courses foster academic collaboration between Brazilian and international scholars, promote cutting-edge research in the field of Business Administration, and provide students with rigorous methodological training.
International Research
Through global networks, you can participate in ongoing international research projects.
Graduates
Meet the graduates of the Academic Master's Degree in Public Administration and Government (CMAPG).
FGV EAESP Structure
The combination of a well-located physical structure and the academic excellence of FGV EAESP with the dynamism of São Paulo creates an environment conducive to professional development, bringing culture, diversity, access to innovation and connection with the world.
Events
Take part in face-to-face and online events such as webinars, lectures and symposiums on current topics of great relevance to the job market and society.
