8-weeks, 100% online
UK’s leading academic centre on local governance and strategic public management
60% of students studying overseas, across more than 50 different countries2
World top-100 University1
Flexible learning for today
Across the globe, public servants need to be more forward-thinking and tech-savvy than ever. Complete with contemporary topics and the latest thinking from around the world, our 8-week, 100% online short courses – or Postgraduate Microcredentials – will help you to progress in this dynamic and evolving field.
Covering topics such as leadership, governance and performance management, each postgraduate microcredential is designed to help hone your skills in a particular area of public services. Not only are they a quicker way to boost your CV, but they also teach you the skills you need to support your career objectives and continuing professional development (CPD) – without the commitment of long-term study. At the end of your 8-week course, you will receive an official University of Birmingham Postgraduate Microcredential certificate worth 10 credits, and a transcript highlighting your new credential to both current and prospective employers.
Studying a short course is also an opportunity to introduce yourself to online learning. Should you choose to apply for a full masters programme at a later date, any course credits you’ve earned through this Microcredential qualification will count towards the Online Master of Public Administration programme.
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00:02 Enrich your learning experience
00:04 with an online programme
00:07 “Online courses have advanced greatly in both their curriculum and acceptance in the marketplace.” – Patrick Gettleman, Global Procurement Manager, United Kingdom
00:15 Streamline your study
00:18 Streamline your study – Course overview
00:19 Calendar
00:21 To do list
00:23 See your tasks at a glance
00:26 Learn anywhere, any time
00:33 “The killer feature for me was the flexibility of the programme” – Vanna Camille Curi – Programme Coordinator, United States of America
00:38 Plan your workload
00:44 “I can study in my own time and at my own pace. The fact that the resources are all online also means I can study on the move.” – Ceridwen Scerri, Research Analyst, Malta
00:51 Interact with your lecturer
00:58 Link instantly with classmates
01:04 “Studying online ensures an internationally composed classroom. It adds substance and inspiration from different people and cultures.” - Helena Feibert, IT Consultant, Denmark
01:10 Learn through collaboration
01:24 Chart your success
01:30 “I now have the confidence and knowledge to engage and challenge thinking in many areas of business.” – Andrew Lavin, Global Head of Asset & Fleet Management, United Arab Emirates
01:37 Get tailored student support
01:41 Get tailored student support
Assignment and submission queries
Information on university policies and procedures
Managing conflicting commitments
Any other non-academic support
01:45 Access to technical support
Virtual learning environment queries
24 hour support, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Troubleshooting
01:52 “The University of Birmingham was the right choice for me due to the reputation of its academics, world rankings and research achievements” - Kathirvel Balakrishnan, Solution Architect, United Kingdom
02:00 Online courses now available
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
Masters of Science in International Business (MSc IB)
02:03 Be empowered to greater things
02:06 Study online with the University of Birmingham
02:10 birmingham.ac.uk/online
Online learning experience
Our short courses are 100% online, giving you the flexibility to study and progress your career around your existing commitments, from anywhere in the world. All you need to commit to is 12–15 hours of study a week.
By enrolling onto any of these microcredentials, you will be a fully registered University of Birmingham student for the duration of the course, with access to the same acclaimed lecturers, industry speakers, resources and support services as our campus-based students. You’ll also be connected to a community of like-minded learners from around the world, through live discussions, instant messaging, group work and more.