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Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) includes professional management, analytical training, leadership skills, and understanding of public policy issues needed at all levels of government and in the nonprofit sector. It is tailored both for those without public service experience and for those wishing to expand their knowledge and expertise.
The MPA is a 42 credit hour professional program that provides managerial, communication, and human-relations skills in preparation for or advancement in a variety of public sector or related careers. The MPA program is intended to prepare students for successful careers as managers in the public sector. The curriculum is designed to enable the student to understand the scope and activity of government and to administer public programs effectively. The program has a strong interdisciplinary character and exposes students to public administration aspects of public organizations. For the student who already has significant governmental experience, the program provides opportunities to gain new skills and obtain an enlarged perspective on the responsibilities and obligations of public sector management. While public administration is generally associated with a political science background, students from any discipline who are interested in public sector employment, or who are currently employed in the public sector are encouraged to enter the program.
Cornerstone Courses: 15 credit hours
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BMGT 512 | Quantitative Methods for Business |
| COMM 500 | Management Communications |
| IMSC 500 | Information Technology Management |
| PUAD 500 | Introduction to Public Administration |
| STAT 500 | Statistics for Managers |
Core Courses: 15 credit hours
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PUAD 512 | Human Resource Management in the Public Sector |
| PUAD 517 | Rule of Law in Administration |
| PUAD 523 | Public Administration Management |
| PUAD 525 | Public Policy |
| PUAD 533 | Public Finance and Government Budgeting |
Concentration: 12 credit hours (choose 4 courses)
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PUAD 514 | Public Policy Behavior |
| PUAD 519 | Administrative Ethics |
| PUAD 526 | Program Analysis and Evaluation |
| PUAD 529 | Quality Management in the Public Sector |
| PUAD 537 | Governmental Economics |
| PUAD 542 | Planning for Governments and Agencies |
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