Exploration of the Talent Cultivation Model for Master of Public Administration (MPA) Postgraduates Oriented by Local Needs: A Case Study of Chongqing University of Science and Technology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515129

Author(s)

Jiangtao Fang*, Wenjian Wu

Affiliation(s)

School of Economics and Finance, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China *Corresponding Authors.

Abstract

In the context of the drive to build an education-powerful nation and the development of new liberal arts, the postgraduate education for Master of Public Administration (MPA) confronts unparalleled opportunities and challenges. Since the initiation of the MPA program, Chongqing University of Science and Technology has been steadfastly adhering to the local-demand-oriented approach. It has been consistently optimizing the talent cultivation model for MPA postgraduates with the aim of fostering compound and high-caliber management professionals tailored to the economic and social development of Chongqing. This paper delves into the reform measures and implementation outcomes of Chongqing University of Science and Technology in aspects like the determination of MPA postgraduate training objectives, the establishment of the curriculum system, the formation of the tutor team, and the reconstruction of the assessment and evaluation system. The intention is to offer a reference for the talent cultivation reforms of similar universities, propel the high-quality development of MPA talent cultivation, and contribute to the modernization of the local governance system and governance capabilities.

Keywords

Cultivation Characteristics; Multidisciplinary Intersection; Process-based Assessment; Innovative Practice

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