Public Administration, M.P.A.: Public Administration Option
Dr. Patricia Moore
Room: J-302B
Tel: 908-737-4033
E-mail: pmoore@kean.edu
Program Description
The Master of Public Administration program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). This concentration prepares students for managerial careers in the public sector. The primary focus of the curriculum is in-service students seeking to undertake graduate work on a part-time basis. The curriculum is also useful to pre-service students with a Bachelor's degree looking for training to enter the public service.
Degree Requirements
- 45-48 credits
- 33 credits in required courses (3 credit internship may be waived for students with appropriate managerial/professional experience)
- 3 credits in General Public Management required courses
- 12 credits electives
Degree Requirements
Required Foundation Courses 33
| PA 5001 | GLOBAL FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5021 | ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADM ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADM | 3 |
| PA 5988 | ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5989 | RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN | 3 |
| PA 5040 | PUBLIC BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5245 | MANAGING INFO SYS/PUB SECTOR MANAGING INFO SYS/PUB SECTOR | 3 |
| PA 5110 | HUMAN RESOURCES | 3 |
| PA 5225 | STRATEGIC PLANNING | 3 |
| PA 5250 | LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5963 | GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5990 | CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 3 |
General Mangement Concentration Required Courses 3
| PA 5050 | PUBLIC LAW & GOVT INSTITUTIONS | 3 |
Electives 12
Major elective courses can be taken outside of the Public Administration department with permission from the program coordinator.
| PA 5125 | COLLECT NEGOTIATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5144 | CONFLICT RESOLUTN PUB SECTOR | 3 |
| PA 5215 | GRANTS PROCESS | 3 |
| PA 5230 | IMPROVING PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5235 | PUBLIC PROGRAM EVALUATION | 3 |
| PA 5470 | GOVERN NJ: ISSUES-MGMT/ADMIN | 3 |
| PA 5500 | ADVANCED TOPICS IN PUBLIC MGT | 3 |
| PA 5710 | INTRODUCTION TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5730 | Non-Profit Organization Law & Governance | 3 |
| PA 5860 | ISSUES IN MODERN HEALTH CARE | 3 |
| PA 5910 | CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5911 | CURRENT ISSUES PUBLIC ADMIN II | 3 |
| PA 5985 | INDEPENDENT STUDY-PUBLIC ADM | 3 |
| PA 5270 | ETHICAL ISSUES IN PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5550 | GLOBAL ISSUES IN COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5750 | SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT AND MODELS | 3 |
| PA 5810 | HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5825 | HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN AND LAW | 3 |
| PA 5830 | HEALTH SERV MKTNG-NON PROF ORG | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 45-48