Department of Public Administration at National Mokpo University Produces Double-Digit Number of Successful Civil Service Candidates in 2023

Strengthening Student-Customized Career Guidance Program... Reborn as the Department of Public Administration and Media Studies

The Department of Public Administration at Mokpo National University (President Song Hacheol) announced on the 4th that it produced 18 successful candidates in the 2023 national and local government civil service exams as well as integrated public institution recruitment.

The Department of Public Administration has been operating various career lectures for civil servants and public institutions, a career guidance professor system, and a full-cycle personalized career guidance program to help students develop interest in their career paths, set goals, and dedicate themselves to achieving them.

On November 22 last year, Administrative Science students held a special festival to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day.
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In particular, the department’s student-tailored career program was conceived from the idea that if professors with expertise and diverse external experiences continuously observe and advise students like seniors or peers, students could reduce trial and error and achieve their dreams in a shorter time. The advising professors conduct regular one-on-one consultations with students to understand their interests and aptitudes, set career goals suited to each student’s characteristics, and continuously manage them from admission to graduation.

As a result of these efforts, the number of successful candidates for civil service and public institutions increased to 15 in 2022 and 18 in 2023, with career fields expanding to general administration, correctional services, firefighting, and city/county/district government positions.

Starting from the 2024 academic year, the Department of Public Administration will be reorganized into the School of Public Administration and Media Studies, incorporating interdisciplinary characteristics and establishing a school system. The existing personalized career programs will be further expanded and strengthened to enable students to broaden their career paths beyond civil service to public enterprises, the National Assembly and local councils, and media organizations.

Professor Ryu Doam of Mokpo National University’s Department of Public Administration (Chairman of the School of Public Administration and Media Studies Establishment Committee) said, “What makes me prouder of the students who joined the civil service in 2023 is that they trusted the department’s programs and professors, took step-by-step strides toward their dreams, and ultimately achieved their goals. We will refine the programs further to improve students’ employment outcomes. Our department is always open to students who want to realize their dreams.”

The regular admissions for Mokpo National University’s 2024 academic year began on the 3rd and will continue until the 6th, with the announcement of successful candidates scheduled for 6 p.m. on the 6th of next month. The School of Public Administration and Media Studies plans to select a total of 32 students.

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