The Master's has a course load of 60 ECTS credits. The program is structured around a common core of 30 mandatory credits (20 common credits and 10 specialty credits) and 18 credits for professional internship. The End of Master's Project has a course load of 12 credits.

The Master's Degree has 3 specialities of 10 credits each:

1. Speciality in Auditing-Treasury Subscale

2. Speciality in Secretariat Subscale

3. Speciality in Secretariat-Auditing Subscale

The program is taught in part-time face-to-face mode, in two academic courses. The temporal distribution of the subjects is described below:

First Academic Year (31 credits)

• Subject 102499 - Public Administration (7 credits)

• Subject 102500 - Leadership (6 credits)

• Subject 102505 - Professional Internship (18 credits)

Second Academic Year (29 credits)

• Subject 102501 - Strategy (7 credits)

• Subject 102502 - Auditing-Treasury (Elective 10 credits)

• Subject 102503 - Secretariat (Elective 10 credits)

• Subject 102504 - Secretariat-Auditing (Elective 10 credits)

• Subject 102506 - End of Master's Project (12 credits)

A1 - Onsite classes

A2 - Group work

A3 - Roundtables and experience panels

A4 - Case method sessions

A5 - "Role Playing" sessions

A6 - Professional Internship

A7 - Completing individual work

A8 - Forums and chats within the Virtual Classroom

A9 - Reading documents, analysis and searching for other sources of information

A10 - Autonomous work

S1 - Evaluating attendance and participation in training activities

S2 - Exams (theoretical and/or practical)

S3 - Evaluation of participation in the forums and chat of the Virtual Classroom

S4 - Evaluation of group work and, if applicable, of an oral presentation

S5 - Evaluation of individual work and, if applicable, of an oral presentation

S6 - Evaluation of participation in case method sessions

S7 - Evaluation of participation in "Role Playing" sessions

S8 - Evaluation of Professional Internships

S9 - Evaluation of the Master's Thesis

New trends in the training of Public Administration managers within our socio-economic setting point to the suitability, relevance, usefulness and even the need to make this training official, by giving it a place in the appropriate educational level within a university context (or, in more general terms, at tertiary level), and aligning it with the levels defined in the Spanish National Qualifications Framework (MECES), and their European equivalents (QF-EHEA and EQF).

For this reason the Ministry of Finance and Public Administration has entrusted the INAP (as they are leaders in the training of Public Administration Senior Management), in collaboration with the UIMP (as they are at the service of the State's Public Administration), to convert the entrance process for employees with a national qualification into an MA.

The first objective of this MA is to position this training in its rightful place because of how the speciality enriches professionalism and because of the essential and particularly complex work that the local administration public employees with a national qualification carry out.

Secondly, but by no means less important, by placing this training in a university context, the objective is for it to benefit from the acquisition of competences and/or results from a learning process and academic planning where quality is the axis upon which teaching, teacher and student performances revolve.

Showcasing the value of public management training in our country is, from every standpoint, a strategic objective which is particularly relevant due to the fact that there is an unquestionable need for professionals in Public Administration for whom public service, transparency and accountability are the main priority. It is indisputable that a solid training is a baseline requirement. This is what this MA aims to achieve for local administration public employees with a national qualification.

Therefore, there are two main reasons why INAP and UIMP have worked towards validating their program:

1. It will provide a guarantee for the students who graduate, since this degree has academic and professional validity on a national level, while aligned with the European Higher Education Area. Moreover, it will allow them to compare with equivalent offers on the market since the same competences and study time, based on the ECTS concept, are used. Lastly, the students will have a quality MA which will allow them to apply for other professional levels.

2. For the INAP, the fact that the courses are subject to the assessment and monitoring systems for official degrees set out by ANECA (National Agency for Assessment and Certification) who oversee the systems' correct implementation and results, means a commitment to quality teaching and training.

CG1 - Identify and define alternatives for problem-solving and/or conflicts in the workplace on Local Administration from a proactive standpoint.

CG2 - Integrate theoretical knowledge to be able to face complex situations where both public and private actors come into play.

CG3 - To use communication techniques effectively for both personal relationships with civil servants and politicians, as well as to communicate ideas and rationale.

CG4 - Visualize how leadership in Local Administration can, both reactively and proactively, generate value in the eyes of the public.

CG5 - Analyze how other public administrations control and manage local public affairs, with a view to exchanging experiences which might improve services.

CG6 - Become familiar with and use interpersonal skills to boost negotiation and cooperation, by harmonising the positions and interests of the interested parties who work with Local Administrations.

CG7 - Identify the principles which form the basis of ethical commitment and public service in line with the principles of integrity, professionalism and impartiality.

CG8 - Analyze problems that arise in local corporations with a view to finding creative and innovative solutions in decision-making.

CG9 - Coordinate and lead the working of Local Administration units lead by a local administrator with a national qualification, by integrating the principles of management change and encouraging teamwork.

CG10 - Become familiar with and use the tools and processes which lead to the transformation of the information that public organizations have (and the people who work there) in full knowledge of how to continually improve these services.

CE1 - Become familiar with and analyze the structure and functioning of Public Administration and the factors that influence its development.

CE2 - Integrate both quantative and qualitative technical concepts which lead to understanding both the social and political-institutional reality of Local Administrations.

CE3 - Define initiatives that promote the continued improvement and control of Local Administrations.

CE4 - Plan the budget and financial resources in line with the objectives and priorities set out by the municipal corporative organizations.

CE5 - Become familiar with the mechanisms underlying public contracts and services in local entities in line with the requirements for professional categories and in compliance with the current regulations.

CE6 - Become familiar with the mechanisms used to manage human resources in local entities in line with the requirements for professional categories and in compliance with the current regulations.

CE7 - Apply the knowledge of regional laws to local entities.

CE8 - Draw up reports with a view to advising (from a legal and economic standpoint) the elected members of Local Corporations in their decision-making efforts.

CE9 - Transform and understand the information which arises in Local Administration with a view to improving the services rendered to the public.

CE10 - Become familiar with the tools offered by information and communication technology towards an improved and more efficient Local Administration.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCES ACCORDING TO EACH SPECIALITY

These competences correspond to each of the MA specialities. Therefore, they will be taught to the students in the corresponding chosen speciality.

Speciality in Auditing-Treasury subscale (IT)

CIT1 - Become familiar with economic management systems (expense and revenue management) to improve their processes.

CIT2 - Acquire specialised knowledge in management, budget stability and public borrowing at local level.

CIT3 - Acquire specialised knowledge in the implementation, modification and elimination of local taxes and other public and private revenue.

CIT4 - Apply planning and financial management in the administration, revenue and income inspection in local entities. CIT5 - Adequately control budgets and finances from a relational and proactive standpoint.

CIT6 - Acquire specialised knowledge in public accounting and anual public accounts.

CIT7 - Based on efficiency and financial sustainability, integrate initiatives for the evaluation and optimisation of the economic management of local administration.

Speciality in Secretariat subscale (S)

CS1 - Acquire specialised knowledge in public trust and legal defense.

CS2 – Integrate legal knowledge in order to offer adequate advice and integral legal control, from a relational and proactive standpoint, with a view to fostering satisfactory decision-making.

CS3 – Recognise the tools necessary to improve the organisation of the services related to public faith and legal advice within local entities.

CS4 - Acquire specialised knowledge in the integral management of local assests.

CS5 - Acquire specialised knowledge in the management of the General Registry, Municipal Archives, the registers of interests of the members of corporations, and general notifications and communications in local events.

CS6 – Run the General Secretary's office and Legal Services of local corporations while protecting and legally defending the rights and interests of locals.

CS7 – Become familiar with the different administrative management systems and procedural circuits in all areas of local activity from a legal standpoint.

Speciality in Secretariat-Auditing subscale (SI)

CSI1 - Acquire specialised knowledge in management, budget stability and public borrowing at local level.

CSI2 - Adequately control budgets and finances from a relational and proactive standpoint.

CSI3 - Acquire specialised knowledge in public accounting and annual public accounts.

CSI4 - Acquire specialised knowledge in public trust and legal defense.

CSI5 - Integrate legal knowledge in order to offer adequate advise and integral legal control, from a relational and proactive standpoint, with a view to fostering satisfactory decision-making.

CSI6 - Acquire specialised knowledge in the integral management of local assests.

CS17 - Acquire specialised knowledge in the management of the General Registry, Municipal Archives, the registers of interests of the members of corporations, and general notifications and communications in local events.

The Master's Degree in Training Local Administration Public Employees with National Qualification is especially aimed towards university graduates with degrees in: Law, Political and Administration Sciences, Sociology, Business Administration and Management, Economics, Actuarial and Financial Sciences.

The only requirement for admission on this Master's Degree is having passed a state exam or internal promotional exam in the selection process for the body of Local Administration Public Employees with a national qualification.

The aim of this Master's Degree is to provide the graduates with the necessary training and skills to efficiently carry out the duties that they will need as Local Administration Public Employees with a national qualification.

Access with an official university degree from Spain or the European Higher Education Area (EHEA): Admission to the Master's Degree in Training Local Administration Public Employees with National Qualification requires an official university degree from Spain or another higher education institution belonging to another Member State of the EHEA which grants access to study a master's degree in the country of origin.

Access with a university degree from outside the EHEA: Students with degrees from education systems outside the EHEA can be accepted without requiring official recognition of their degrees by accrediting that the level of studies is the equivalent to that of official university degrees in Spain and that the degree allows access to postgraduate studies in the country of origin.

Access for these students depends on a favorable decision from the Rector. The decision by the Rector will never imply official recognition of the degree the student possesses nor its recognition for purposes other than to study the master's degree.

Applications for admission must be sent via the web site "Online Pre-Registration" which can be accessed on the UIMP website at https://wapps001.uimp.es/preins/index.php

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Legalized photocopy of ID document (in the case of Spanish students) or NIE or passport (in the case of foreign students).

2. Legalized photocopy of degree which grants access to the master's degree.

3. Personal academic transcript (or legalized photocopy).

4. ID-size photo, in JPG format, identifying the file with the student's surname(s) and name, without spaces.

5. Curriculum vitae (maximum of 4 pages), in PDF format, which allows evaluating other merits in the applicant's profile.

Students with a non-homologated degree or one which is in the process of homologation must additionally provide:

1. Certification from the university where studies were completed which states that the degree grants access to postgraduate studies in the country where it was issued.

2. Personal academic transcript which states the official length of the program in academic years, the curriculum followed, the subjects studied, grades received and the course load for each of them.

Acceptance of candidates will be decided by the Academic Committee for the master's once the pre-registration period is complete. The university will inform applicants of their acceptance in order to proceed with the registration process.

Original required documentation should ONLY be provided to the UIMP Student Secretary upon admission into the program by the Academic Committee.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Universal accessibility is guaranteed and supervision will guarantee that students with disability have the necessary resources and support to correctly complete the master's by asking them to indicate their specific needs when applying for the program. In this link you can consult the UIMP Protocol for the attention of students with specific educational needs.

The only requirement for admission on this Master's Degree is having passed a state exam or internal promotional exam in the selection process for the body of Local Administration Public Employees with a national qualification.

In this admission process, the following criteria will be applied:

• 60% will be awarded to the score obtained in the state exam or internal promotional exam in the selection process (this will be weighted by assigning the maximum value to the highest score, which will decrease as the score decreases).

• 15% will be awarded to the personal interview. The interview can take place telematically (skye, phone, videocall, etc) or face-to-face in the INAP headquarters, taking the place of residence of the applicant into account. To guarantee that the principles of merit and capability are applied during the admission process, the interview will be carried out by two MA program lecturers. Each interview will comply with the same rubric and the final result will be agreed upon by both interviewers. During the interview the candidate’s motivation for undertaking these studies will be assessed (5%), as well as their ability to analyze (5%) and oral expression (5%) when faced with the situations proposed during the interview.

• 25% will be awarded to the candidate's career and C.V. Special consideration will be given to previous experience in positions related the content of the MA in Local Administration (15%). 10% will be awarded to having a certification of tertiary studies at MA level in the field of public administration and management.

The selection of students will be done by the Subdirectorate for Training Programs in Local Administration at the INAP and will be approved by the Academic Committee. The definitive list for students accepted will be published each academic year on the UIMP web page.

The INAP will offer students a personalized and continuous support system throughout the Master's.

At the beginning of the Master's, a welcome session will be held at which members of the training program team will be present.

Additionally, each reading group will have a coordinator who will be available to students to guide and support them throughout the program.

At the same time, students will have a Virtual Classroom which includes a support service via message and forums.

Each student will also have an advisor who will guide them in completing the End of Master's Project.

The responsibility of the direction of this master's degree, as well as of the others taught in collaboration with the INAP, corresponds to a Single Academic Council, which is made up of three ex officio members -the INAP Director and two general deputy directors of this institution- and three appointed members -University professors of recognized prestige who teach at one of the INAP Masters. In addition, as secretary of the Academic Council, an official of one of the training sub-directorates of the INAP will act.

Thus, the Unique Academic Council of the INAP is formed by the following members:

Ex officio members:

• Consuelo Sánchez Naranjo. Director of the INAP and Director of the Academic Council.

• José Manuel Argilés. Deputy director of Learning of the INAP and Deputy Director of the Academic Council.

Designated members:

• José Antonio Olmeda Gómez. Professor of Political Science and Administration of the National University of Distance Education.

• María José Canel Crespo. Professor of Public Communication at the Complutense University of Madrid.

• Ángel Menéndez Rexach. Professor of Administrative Law at the Autonomous University of Madrid.

Secretary of the Council:

• María Amor Sánchez de Ron. Assistant Deputy Director of Learning at INAP.

The Single Academic Council is responsible for annually approving the teaching schedule of each master's degree and the application of the admission criteria in the selection of students and the rules of permanence and recognition and transfer of credits. Likewise, it annually analyzes the report sent by the Quality Commission of the INAP in relation to the master's degrees taught to take the appropriate decisions.

The faculty for the master's consists of professors from universities, academic institutions, research centers and public institutions.

Detailed information about professors associated with the program can be consulted on the "Syllabus" section on this web page.

Coordinating professors for lessons

Ricardo García Vegas. PhD in Government and Public Administration. Researcher at the Ortega y Gasset University Research Institute (IUIOG)

María Concepción Campos Acuña. PhD in Law. Local Administration Official with National Qualification, Secretary of the Vigo City Council

Francisco Antonio Cholbi Cachá. PhD in Law. Local Administration Official with National Qualification, Treasurer of the Benidorm City Council

Juan Antonio Chinchilla Peinado. Professor of Administrative Law, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Manuel Fueyo Bros. PhD in Economics. Deputy Director of the Audit Office of the Principality of Asturias

Pedro Manuel Herrera Molina. Professor of Financial and Tax Law, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED)

Helio Robleda Cabezas. Professor of Financial Economics and Accounting, Universidad Pública de Navarra

Carmen Alonso Higuera. Local Administration Official with National Qualification, General Secretary of the Cornellà de Llobregat City Council (Barcelona)

Esmeralda Orero Pardo. PhD in Law. Head of the Patrimonial Responsibility Office of the Valencia City Council

Jesús Torres Martínez. Magistrate of the Administrative Litigation Court No. 11 of Madrid

Eulalio Ávila Cano. Local Administration Official with National Qualification, General Secretary of the Fuenlabrada City Council (Madrid)

Emilio Navarro Heras. PhD in Business Sciences. Local Administration Official with National Qualification, Controller-Treasurer of the Fuente el Saz City Council (Madrid)

M.ª Paz Martínez García. Head of Area of ​​the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID)

Salvador Parrado Díez. Professor of Political Science and Administration, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED)