Master of Public Administration M.P.A.

Program Chairperson: Keith Schildt

The mission of the M.P.A. program is to offer an innovative and practical curriculum that stresses intellectual and theoretical foundations to professionals preparing to take on socially responsible roles in public leadership and service. The mission is achieved through a curriculum that emphasizes management of organizational resources, the changing context of public administration, and analytic and decision-making capacity. Students also gain an understanding of the practice of public administration in diverse public organizations and of the ethical dimensions of public service.

Admission: Applicants are evaluated on undergraduate GPA; two letters of academic and/or professional recommendation; a current resume; and a statement of purpose, which serves as a sample of the applicant's writing ability. In addition, the program may require an interview and other supporting material.

PADM 501 must be taken before the end of the second term of course work.

Total Program: 39 semester hours

Core Courses:
PADM 501 Public Administration and Society (3)
PADM 530 Human Resource Management in Public Organizations (3)
PADM 531 Organizational Theory (3)
PADM 533 Policy Formation and Analysis (3)
PADM 534 Management of Public Funds (3)
PADM 537 Collaborative Public Management (3)
PADM 555 Integrative Ethical Leadership (3)
PADM 582 Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis for Public Management (3)
PADM 584 Managing Information Technology in Public Organizations (3)
PADM 585 Strategic Planning & Management (3)
PADM 586 Tools for Governance (3)
PADM 587 Managing Sustainable Communities (3)
PADM 596 Graduate Seminar (3)