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Public Administration

General

Program Title

Public Administration

Degree Designation

MPA

Award Type

Masters

Program Level

Graduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus, Online Exclusive - Asynchronous

Program Description

The Masters of Public Administration (MPA) degree is the professional degree for students seeking a career in public service or nonprofit management. MPA programs develop the skills and techniques used by managers in the public and non-profit sectors to implement policies, projects, and programs that resolve important problems within their organization and communities. Typically, MPA programs consist of a common set of core courses and electives arranged into concentrations.

Department/Unit(s)

Master of Public Administration

College/School

Herberger Business School

Status

Active

Admission Requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission

2.75

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

International Development Leadership and Management

Credits: 36-38

Requirements: Required courses (30 credits): MPA 610, MPA 611, MPA 612, MPA 613, MPA 614, MPA 615, MPA 616, MPA 617, MPA 650, MPA 651.

Electives (6-8 credits): Students select two courses from MPA 654, MPA 655, MPA 656, MPA 657, MPA 658, MPA 679. Pre-service students may take MPA 644 Internship (two credits) as an elective.

All students must complete and pass a comprehensive exam.

Nonprofit Leadership and Management

Credits: 36-38

Requirements: Required courses (30 credits): MPA 610, MPA 611, MPA 612, MPA 613, MPA 614, MPA 615, MPA 616, MPA 617, MPA 630, MPA 631.

Electives (6-8 credits): Students select two courses from MPA 632, MPA 633, MPA 679. Pre-service students may take MPA 644 internship (two credits) as elective credits.

All students must complete and pass a comprehensive exam.

City and County Leadership and Management

Credits: 36-38

Requirements: Required courses (30 credits): MPA 610, MPA 611, MPA 612, MPA 613, MPA 614, MPA 615, MPA 616, MPA 617, MPA 620, MPA 621.

Electives (6-8 credits): Students select two courses from MPA 623, MPA 624, MPA 625, MPA 679. Pre-service students may take MPA 644.

All students must complete and pass a comprehensive exam.

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

To analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions

Outcome

To articulate and apply a public service perspective

Outcome

To communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizens

Outcome

To lead and manage in public governance

Outcome

To participate in and contribute to the policy process

Degree Maps

Major Code

8187

Program Code

340271014