Public Management and Leadership

Behind every successful government is an organized team of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals. Learn how to develop and manage effective government programs at the local, state, and federal levels. The Public Management and Leadership specialization will enable you to make a positive difference in communities through public governance that includes transparency, accountability, efficiency, and effective bargaining and negotiation.

Completion Requirements

  • 66 credit hours
    • Foundation course (1 cr.)
    • Core courses (45 cr.)
    • Specialization courses (15 cr.)
    • Capstone Seminar (5 cr.)

Estimated time to completion is less than 2 years. 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

The program’s courses are 12 weeks in length and are delivered in a prescribed sequence.

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 6390 Strategic Context of Public Management and Leadership 5
MMPA 6391 Transformative Change in a Shared-Power World 5
Quarter 7
MMPA 6392 The Language of Leadership 5
MMPA 6910  Capstone Seminar 5

Course Descriptions

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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When Can I Start?

Next Start Date: March 5

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