New MA course in Ombudsman Law and Governance by the University of Malta to launch in October 2025
Published December 16, 2024
New MA course in Ombudsman Law and Governance by the University of Malta to launch in October 2025
Published December 16, 2024
The Office of the Ombudsman, in collaboration with the Università ta' Malta, is proud to announce the launch of the Master of Arts (MA) in Ombudsman Law and Governance. This course has been approved through all the University’s academic procedures and will officially commence in October 2025.
This MA course will be accessible both in person and online to prospective participants. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and excel in key areas such as human rights legislation, public service evaluation, and governance practices. Eventual participants will explore topics including the prevention of administrative abuse, the principles of governance, leadership development, institutional design, privacy law, and social dialogue. The course also delves into organisational behaviour and its influence on individual and collective performance.
The programme is a tripartite collaborative effort that involves the Office of the Ombudsman, the Department of Policy, Politics, and Governance within the Faculty of Economics, Management, and Accountancy (FEMA), and the Faculty of Laws. The initiative reflects months of dedicated research, discussions, and meticulous planning aimed at developing a curriculum that bridges academic excellence with the practical needs of public service professionals.
Very recently, a meeting was held at the University of Malta between the Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon; Prof. Emmanuel Said, Dean of FEMA; Prof. Mario Thomas Vassallo, Head of the Department of Policy, Politics, and Governance, and Jurgen Cassar, Head of Communications and Research, highlighted the importance of this collaboration. The discussions focused on aligning the course content with the demands of modern governance and the professional development of individuals in public administration.
The Office of the Ombudsman is committed to supporting educational initiatives that contribute to a more informed and capable public service. This programme underscores the Office’s mission to enhance public administration practices and strengthen service delivery for society's benefit.
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