Public Administration, M.P.A.: Nonprofit Management 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 graduates for administrative management positions in non-profit organizations and other organizations that regulate or fund non-profit organizations. The program provides students with opportunities in the classroom and in the field to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective program administrator. This concentration is designed to assist individuals who are serving in non-profit organizations or those seeking to serve in the non-profit sector.
Degree Requirements
- 45-48 credits
- 33 credits in required courses (3 credits of internship may be waived for students with appropriate managerial/professional experience)
- 12 credits in Non-profit concentration required courses
- 3 credits in 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 5990 | CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 3 |
| PA 5963 | GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
Electives 3
Selected courses from below with advisement from the coordinator:
| PA 5125 | COLLECT NEGOTIATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5144 | CONFLICT RESOLUTN PUB SECTOR | 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 5550 | GLOBAL ISSUES IN COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 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 5810 | HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5825 | HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN AND LAW | 3 |
Non-Profit Concentration Required Courses 12
| PA 5215 | GRANTS PROCESS | 3 |
| PA 5710 | INTRODUCTION TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5730 | Non-Profit Organization Law & Governance | 3 |
| AND | |
| PA 5750 | SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT AND MODELS | 3 |
| OR | |
| PA 5830 | HEALTH SERV MKTNG-NON PROF ORG | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 45-48