General Program
A broad understanding of the field of public administration can help prepare you for a range of career opportunities at federal, state, and local agencies as well as in the private and nonprofit sectors. In the General Program, you will have the opportunity to gain cross-sectoral management and communication skills that can be applied domestically and globally.
Completion Requirements
- 51 credit hours
- Foundation course (1 cr.)
- Core courses (45 cr.)
- Capstone Seminar (5 cr.)
Estimated time to completion is 18 months. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Courses
Note: The specializations are optional for the M.P.A. program. Students who choose not to pursue a specialization will complete only these courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MMPA 6200 | Introduction to Public Administration | 5 |
| MMPA 6115 | Foundations for Graduate Study | 1 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MMPA 6405 | Ethics and Social Justice | 5 |
| MMPA 6420 | Organizational Management and Leadership | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MMPA 6431 |
Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector |
5 |
| MMPA 6435 | Human Resource Management: Building a Capable Workforce | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MMPA 6461 | Public Sector Economics | 5 |
| MMPA 6465 | Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination | 5 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| MMPA 6451 | Public Policy Analysis | 5 |
| MMPA 6480 | Applied Research and Evaluation Methods | 5 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| MMPA 6910 | Capstone Seminar | 5 |
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
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