2018-2019 Graduate Catalog

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 5001GLOBAL FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5021ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADM ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADM

3

PA 5988ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

3

PA 5989RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN

3

PA 5040PUBLIC BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

3

PA 5245MANAGING INFO SYS/PUB SECTOR MANAGING INFO SYS/PUB SECTOR

3

PA 5110HUMAN RESOURCES

3

PA 5225STRATEGIC PLANNING

3

PA 5250LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

3

PA 5990CAPSTONE SEMINAR

3

PA 5963GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

Electives 3

Selected courses from below with advisement from the coordinator:

PA 5125COLLECT NEGOTIATIONS

3

PA 5144CONFLICT RESOLUTN PUB SECTOR

3

PA 5230IMPROVING PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS

3

PA 5235PUBLIC PROGRAM EVALUATION

3

PA 5470GOVERN NJ: ISSUES-MGMT/ADMIN

3

PA 5500ADVANCED TOPICS IN PUBLIC MGT

3

PA 5550GLOBAL ISSUES IN COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5860ISSUES IN MODERN HEALTH CARE

3

PA 5910CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5911CURRENT ISSUES PUBLIC ADMIN II

3

PA 5985INDEPENDENT STUDY-PUBLIC ADM

3

PA 5270ETHICAL ISSUES IN PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5810HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

3

PA 5825HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN AND LAW

3

Non-Profit Concentration Required Courses 12

PA 5215GRANTS PROCESS

3

PA 5710INTRODUCTION TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

3

PA 5730Non-Profit Organization Law & Governance

3

AND

PA 5750SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT AND MODELS

3

OR

PA 5830HEALTH SERV MKTNG-NON PROF ORG

3

Total Credit Hours: 45-48