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In an era of increasing globalization, it is important for leaders of nonprofit organizations and government departments at the local, state, and national level to know how to operate in an international environment. This specialization explores how countries organize, regulate, and foster nongovernmental activities; how international intergovernmental organizations operate; and how representatives of these organizations can learn from, partner with, and work within organizations worldwide. By focusing on the effects of globalization and the cultures and sociopolitical environments of diverse nations and organizations, students in this specialization learn how to work effectively with nongovernmental , voluntary, and intergovernmental organizations around the world.
Completion Requirements
- 64 total quarter credit hours
- Core courses (52 cr.)
- Specialized courses (12 cr.)
- Portfolio
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
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Core Courses
The program’s courses are 12 weeks in length. Quarters 1 through 9 are delivered in a prescribed sequence.
Note: The specializations are optional for the M.P.A. program. Students who choose not to pursue a specialization will complete only the core courses (General Program).
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MMPA 6000 | Foundations for Graduate Study | 6 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MMPA 6220 | Principles of Public Administration: Applied Critical-Thinking Skills | 6 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MMPA 6265 | Organizational Theory and Behavior | 4 |
| MMPA 6300 | Strategic Management of Information | 4 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MMPA 6230 | Professional Leadership and Ethics | 4 |
| MMPA 6240 | Cultural Competency: Communication Skills for a Global Society | 2 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| MMPA 6210 | Managing at the Boundaries: Creative Thinking for Social Change | 6 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| MMPA 6285 | Policy Analysis | 4 |
| MMPA xxxx | 1st of 3 specialization courses (see table below) | 4 |
| Quarter 7 | ||
| MMPA 6250 | Nonprofit and Governmental Budgeting and Finance | 4 |
| MMPA 6275 | Human Resource Management | 4 |
| Quarter 8 | ||
| MMPA 6295 | Applied Research | 4 |
| MMPA xxxx | 2nd of 3 specialization courses (see table below) | 4 |
| Quarter 9 | ||
| MMPA xxxx | 3rd of 3 specialization courses (see table below) | 4 |
| MMPA 6305 | Capstone Seminar | 4 |
Specialized Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MMPA 6330 | Holding Up the Mirror: Understanding Different Cultures and Increasing Global Consciousness | 4 |
| MMPA 6331 | Crossing Borders: U.S. and International NGO Organizational Cultures and Environments | 4 |
| MMPA 6332 | Placing NGOs in the Global Context | 4 |
Course Descriptions (pdf)
