On April 25, 2026, the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw celebrated a significant milestone — the final project defenses marking the successful completion of the first edition of the postgraduate studies “Management in the Public Sector.” The event brought together senior management staff of the Marshal’s Office of the Mazovian Voivodeship, who formed the inaugural cohort of this practice-oriented programme.

Public Sector Management in Practice: Final Project Topics

The final projects presented by graduates demonstrated a strong practical focus, directly addressing the real challenges of modern public administration. Topics explored included:

  • multigenerational team management and organizational communication,
  • transportation needs analysis in regional rail services, stakeholder engagement in line with the PN-ISO 26000 standard,
  • the impact of EU funds on management and control standards in public administration,
  • employee well-being and its influence on workforce engagement,
  • leadership competencies and organizational culture in times of change,
  • optimization of administrative processes with AI tools,
  • cybersecurity in local government,
  • internal communication and professional burnout in the public sector.

The breadth and quality of the projects confirm that graduates of the postgraduate studies “Management in the Public Sector” at the University of Warsaw are well-equipped to apply theoretical knowledge in real institutional settings.

About the Programme

The postgraduate studies “Management in the Public Sector” at the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw, are designed for professionals looking to strengthen their managerial competencies in public administration and public sector organizations. The programme combines academic rigor with a hands-on approach to leadership and organizational management.

Graduation Ceremony

The event concluded with the ceremonial presentation of congratulatory letters to all graduates. The project supervisors were: Dr. hab. Monika Skorek, Prof. UW; Dr. Urszula Widelska; Dr. Ilona Szwedziak; and Dr. hab. Agnieszka Postuła, Prof. UW.

We congratulate all graduates of the postgraduate studies at the University of Warsaw and wish them continued professional success!