Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a 36-credit professional degree committed to preparing students for careers in public (local, county, state, and federal government) and nonprofit organizations. This program is designed to produce public administrators who are highly skilled as organization leaders in specific areas of study. The foundation of the core courses center on public institutions, policy, institutional behavior, budgeting, and research methods. The concentration courses focus on public policy and management or other approved areas of study. MPA students learn about the broad scope of public administration in a challenging, international, and interdisciplinary environment. Most working adults will need approximately 18-24 months to complete this degree.
Degree Plan
Public Policy and Management Core Courses (18 credits)
PUAD 601 Concepts of Public Administration
PUAD 502 Qualitative Research Methods
MGMT 511 Organizational Behavior
PUAD 524 Public Budgeting
MGMT 571 Human Resource Management
MGMT 584 Management Statistics
Concentration (18 credits)
PUAD 603 Public Policy Analysis
PUAD 710 Intergovernmental Relations Seminar
ECON 522* Public Finance
MGMT 741* Organization Development
One Elective*
PUAD 704 Evaluation Research (Capstone)
TOTAL CREDITS 36
*Or other approved courses (contact Graduate Programs for guidance).
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UMUC Europe Undergraduate Catalog
Last updated: 8 July 2011