2022-2023 University Catalog 
    
    May 20, 2024  
2022-2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public Administration, MPA


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Master of Public Administration

Normal Program Length: 26 Months

This program is offered online.

Students in the John P. Burke School of Public Service and Education Master of Public Administration take coursework that trains them in critical decision-making skills. The online program includes a unique combination of public administration courses and business courses offered through the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business online Master of Business Administration program.

Master of Public Administration Program Outcomes

  1. Students will analyze public policy formulation, interactions, implications, and avenues of impact.
  2. Students will demonstrate ethical leadership and management skills.
  3. Students will apply principles of finance to public and non-profit operations.
  4. Students will identify, analyze, evaluate and implement research-based public administration practices.
  5. Students will formulate and implement new or expanded government/non-profit services and programs, and/or consolidate/eliminate under-performing or obsolete programs and services.

Master of Public Administration Program


Master of Public Administration Capstone Courses: 4 Required Credits


Total Program Credits: 37 Total Credits


*Students may choose to fulfill a concentration in Emergency Management and Homeland Security by substituting three business courses for concentration courses. If students select the concentration, they must take BUS 530 , in addition to the courses listed in the concentration.

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Concentration: 9 Required Credits


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  • Note: The Master of Public Administration program is not a licensure program. Post University assists in researching and providing information regarding licensure; however, each state has different requirements for such licensure outside of the required education. Such state requirements may include licensure exams, background checks, certain work experience, and more. It is ultimately the responsibility of each student to manage their own licensure process and to ensure that all requirements are met in order for the student to obtain licensure. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body and does not guarantee licensure. Requirements for licensure are subject to change without notice.

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