Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed for professionals who aspire to begin or enhance a career in public service or nonprofit management. The MPA program instills a spirit of service throughout the learning journey as students develop the skills required to manage and promote positive change in public and nonprofit sectors.

In this program students will be provided opportunities to develop qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and acquire substantive knowledge of policy analysis and evaluation. Students will also explore topics such as grant writing and grant management, state and local government administration, public budgeting, and financial policy and management in public and nonprofit sectors. Graduates of the MPA program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to make ethical decisions, respect diversity and demonstrate accountability and responsibility as public servants.

The MPA degree prepares students to manage and direct public and nonprofit organizations and local, state and federal governmental offices. MPA graduates are employed in a range of occupations including but not limited to: policy analysts and policy planners; political analysts; and administrators in criminal justice, healthcare, higher education, business and HR/personnel.

Disclaimers

Students who have not earned an undergraduate degree from a related field of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for entry into the program.

This program is available online only.

Note: Availability subject to state regulatory approvals, may not be available in all states. For students residing in Florida, in order to earn the Master of Public Administration, they must complete 54 quarter credit hours composed of the core and major component courses. Please see the Florida state-specific curriculum information for program requirements details applicable in that state.

Required Courses

PAD 500	Modern Public Administration: Managing Public and Nonprofit Organizations
PAD 501	Grantsmanship in Public Administration
PAD 505	Public Budgeting and Finance
PAD 510	Introduction to Public Policy Analysis
PAD 515	Leadership and Conflict Resolution
PAD 522	Urban Planning and Management
PAD 525	Constitutional and Administrative Law
PAD 530	Public Personnel Management
PAD 540	International Public Administration
PAD 599	Public Administration Capstone
Total Credit Hours:		45.0

Total Credit Hours: 45.0