Administration and Public Policy (APP)
Administration and Public Policy (APP)
Course sheet
A.Y. 2026/2027
Master programme
LM-63 R - Scienze delle pubbliche amministrazioni
The APP degree programme participates in the Erasmus+ and Erasmus+ Traineeship programmes, with a particular focus on universities in France, Portugal, Germany and Spain.
The student can achieve exams and a part of his/her dissertation
New agreements are currently being finalised, including, in particular, one with the University of Italian Switzerland, based in Lugano, which offers a Master's degree programme in Public Management and Policy (PMP). Exams taken as part of these agreements will be recognised within the APP degree programme, in the same way as under the Erasmus+ programme.
The student can achieve exams and a part of his/her dissertation
New agreements are currently being finalised, including, in particular, one with the University of Italian Switzerland, based in Lugano, which offers a Master's degree programme in Public Management and Policy (PMP). Exams taken as part of these agreements will be recognised within the APP degree programme, in the same way as under the Erasmus+ programme.
Course attendance is highly recommended.
Enrolment
Enrolment
Application for admission: from 22/01/2026 to 30/11/2026
Application for enrolment: from 05/05/2026 to 15/01/2027
Attachments and documents
Application for admission extension notice
Non-EU students visa applicants are required to apply for admission no later than 30 April 2026.
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Programme description and courses list
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data Analysis | 9 | 60 | Italian | STAT-01/A |
| Employment Relations in the Public Sector | 9 | 60 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Local Government | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
| Public Organizations and Decision Making Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Administrative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | GIUR-06/A |
| Ricerca sociale: disegni, metodi e tecniche | 9 | 60 | Italian | GSPS-05/A |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| E-Democracy, E-Participation | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
| E-Governement Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | GIUR-06/A |
| European Research and Innovation Policies | 9 | 60 | Italian | ECON-03/A |
| Policy Analysis and Evaluation | 9 | 60 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
| Strategies and Performance Management in Public Administrations | 6 | 40 | Italian | ECON-06/A |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 18 | 0 | Italian | NN |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratorio: la pubblica amministrazione in italia: struttura, organizzazione e caratteri evolutivi | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
| Laboratorio: sociologia delle forze di polizia | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
| Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-05/A |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratorio: storia e sociologia dei movimenti antimafia | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-06/A |
| Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INFO-01/A |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - Gli studenti devono conseguire 12 CFU a scelta libera, anche con insegnamenti impartiti in altri corsi di laurea o in altre facoltà dell'Università degli Studi di Milano, purché coerenti con il progetto formativo.
Tra gli insegnamenti validi per conseguire i 12 cfu, sono stati istituiti e attivati quelli di "Metodi per lo Studio della Salute (3 CFU,GSPS-05/A) e di "Sociologia della criminalità organizzata, Corso avanzato" (3 CFU. GSPS-08/A).
Tra gli insegnamenti validi per conseguire i 12 cfu, sono stati istituiti e attivati quelli di "Metodi per lo Studio della Salute (3 CFU,GSPS-05/A) e di "Sociologia della criminalità organizzata, Corso avanzato" (3 CFU. GSPS-08/A).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | GSPS-05/A |
| Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced | 3 | 20 | Italian | Second trimester | GSPS-08/A |
2 - Students must achieve 6 cfu for "other activities" through:
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu, INF/01)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu, INF/01)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | INFO-01/A |
| Laboratorio: la pubblica amministrazione in italia: struttura, organizzazione e caratteri evolutivi | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | GSPS-08/A |
| Laboratorio: sociologia delle forze di polizia | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | GSPS-08/A |
| Laboratorio: storia e sociologia dei movimenti antimafia | 3 | 20 | Italian | Second trimester | GSPS-06/A |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data Analysis | 9 | 60 | Italian | STAT-01/A |
| Employment Relations in the Public Sector | 9 | 60 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Local Government | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
| Public Organizations and Decision Making Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Administrative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | GIUR-06/A |
| Ricerca sociale: disegni, metodi e tecniche | 9 | 60 | Italian | GSPS-05/A |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Welfare Systems | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
| Economics and Regional Policy of the European Union | 6 | 40 | Italian | ECON-03/A |
| European Research and Innovation Policies | 9 | 60 | Italian | ECON-03/A |
| Policy Analysis and Evaluation | 9 | 60 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
| Optional | ||||
| Local Government Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | GIUR-06/A |
| Public Labour Law and Organisation | 6 | 40 | Italian | GIUR-04/A |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 18 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
3 - Students must achieve 6 credits through one of the following teachings:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | GIUR-06/A |
| Public Labour Law and Organisation | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | GIUR-04/A |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratorio: la pubblica amministrazione in italia: struttura, organizzazione e caratteri evolutivi | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
| Laboratorio: sociologia delle forze di polizia | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
| Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-05/A |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratorio: storia e sociologia dei movimenti antimafia | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-06/A |
| Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INFO-01/A |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - Gli studenti devono conseguire 12 CFU a scelta libera, anche con insegnamenti impartiti in altri corsi di laurea o in altre facoltà dell'Università degli Studi di Milano, purché coerenti con il progetto formativo.
Tra gli insegnamenti validi per conseguire i 12 cfu, sono stati istituiti e attivati quelli di "Metodi per lo Studio della Salute (3 CFU,GSPS-05/A) e di "Sociologia della criminalità organizzata, Corso avanzato" (3 CFU. GSPS-08/A).
Tra gli insegnamenti validi per conseguire i 12 cfu, sono stati istituiti e attivati quelli di "Metodi per lo Studio della Salute (3 CFU,GSPS-05/A) e di "Sociologia della criminalità organizzata, Corso avanzato" (3 CFU. GSPS-08/A).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | GSPS-05/A |
| Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced | 3 | 20 | Italian | Second trimester | GSPS-08/A |
2 - Students must achieve 6 cfu for "other activities" through:
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu, INF/01)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu, INF/01)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | INFO-01/A |
| Laboratorio: la pubblica amministrazione in italia: struttura, organizzazione e caratteri evolutivi | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | GSPS-08/A |
| Laboratorio: sociologia delle forze di polizia | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | GSPS-08/A |
| Laboratorio: storia e sociologia dei movimenti antimafia | 3 | 20 | Italian | Second trimester | GSPS-06/A |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data Analysis | 9 | 60 | Italian | STAT-01/A |
| Employment Relations in the Public Sector | 9 | 60 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Local Government | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
| Public Organizations and Decision Making Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Administrative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | GIUR-06/A |
| Ricerca sociale: disegni, metodi e tecniche | 9 | 60 | Italian | GSPS-05/A |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Economic and Financial Crime | 6 | 40 | Italian | ECON-08/A |
| European Research and Innovation Policies | 9 | 60 | Italian | ECON-03/A |
| Policy Analysis and Evaluation | 9 | 60 | Italian | GSPS-02/A |
| Strategies Against Organized Crime and Paths of Legality | 6 | 40 | Italian | GIUR-04/A GIUR-06/A |
| Optional | ||||
| Security and Intelligence Policies | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
| Sociology and Methods of Education On Legality | 6 | 40 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 18 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
4 - Students must achieve 6 credits through one of the following teachings:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security and Intelligence Policies | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | GSPS-08/A |
| Sociology and Methods of Education On Legality | 6 | 40 | Italian | Open sessions | GSPS-08/A |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratorio: la pubblica amministrazione in italia: struttura, organizzazione e caratteri evolutivi | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
| Laboratorio: sociologia delle forze di polizia | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
| Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-05/A |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratorio: storia e sociologia dei movimenti antimafia | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-06/A |
| Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced | 3 | 20 | Italian | GSPS-08/A |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INFO-01/A |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
1 - Gli studenti devono conseguire 12 CFU a scelta libera, anche con insegnamenti impartiti in altri corsi di laurea o in altre facoltà dell'Università degli Studi di Milano, purché coerenti con il progetto formativo.
Tra gli insegnamenti validi per conseguire i 12 cfu, sono stati istituiti e attivati quelli di "Metodi per lo Studio della Salute (3 CFU,GSPS-05/A) e di "Sociologia della criminalità organizzata, Corso avanzato" (3 CFU. GSPS-08/A).
Tra gli insegnamenti validi per conseguire i 12 cfu, sono stati istituiti e attivati quelli di "Metodi per lo Studio della Salute (3 CFU,GSPS-05/A) e di "Sociologia della criminalità organizzata, Corso avanzato" (3 CFU. GSPS-08/A).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methods for the Study of Health | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | GSPS-05/A |
| Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced | 3 | 20 | Italian | Second trimester | GSPS-08/A |
2 - Students must achieve 6 cfu for "other activities" through:
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu, INF/01)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
- assessment of advanced computer skills (3 cfu, INF/01)
- assessment of advanced knowledge of english Language (3 cfu)
- traineeship (3 or 6 cfu - certifier: Prof. Gabriele Bottino, gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
- attendance of courses, also external, or report on work, subject to the approval of Prof. Gabriele Bottino (3 or 6 cfu - gabriele.bottino@unimi.it)
Among the workshops valid for the recognition of credits for Other Educational Activities, the following are those organized directly and individually by the Degree Course and taught by its members
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | INFO-01/A |
| Laboratorio: la pubblica amministrazione in italia: struttura, organizzazione e caratteri evolutivi | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | GSPS-08/A |
| Laboratorio: sociologia delle forze di polizia | 3 | 20 | Italian | First trimester | GSPS-08/A |
| Laboratorio: storia e sociologia dei movimenti antimafia | 3 | 20 | Italian | Second trimester | GSPS-06/A |
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Guidance:
Admission, ranking and enrolment
Milano
Head of study programme
Academic guidance tutor
Erasmus and international mobility tutor
Internship tutor
Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
- Information on services for students with DSA can be found here:
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/servizi-studenti-con-dsa - Information on services for students with disabilities can be found here:
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/servizi-studenti-con-disabilita - Student registrar
Via S. Sofia 9/1 - 20122 Milano (MI) Italia
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/segreterie-informastudenti - For information on admission to the master's degree program, please write to the APP degree program email address
app.tutor@unimi.it
The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:
- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
Scholarships and benefits
The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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