MPA Online

Master of Public Administration

Are you a working professional looking to further your education but unsure how classes will fit in with your busy schedule? The Online MPA degree is perfect for those ready to advance their career opportunities without the traditional classroom experience. 

What does the Online MPA offer students?

 

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A two-year program with flexible schedules.

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Small class sizes for a personal experience.

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Opportunities to learn & connect with real-world experience.

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An interactive curriculum to provide first-hand experience.

What can a MPA do for you?

With a larger than average job growth rate and healthy salary projections, what career opportunities are available for a professional holding an MPA?

 

  • Fundraising Manager
  • International Aid
  • Development Worker
  • CIty Manager
  • Public Administration Consultant
  • Budget Analyst
  • Tax Examiner

What courses are offered with the Online MPA?

  • Online MPA Course List
    • PMGT 5100 Introduction to Public Administration (3 credit hours)
      A survey of and introduction to the field of public administration. The history and development of the civil service, as well as the major subfields of the discipline, and the theories and concepts of public administration will be presented.
    • PMGT 5120 Public Personnel Management (3 credit hours)
      An exploration of the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary for successful human resource management with some consideration of the history of the civil service as well as recent trends, legislation, and relevant court decisions.
    • PMGT 5140 Public Organization Theory (3 credit hours)
      This course provides an introduction to the basic theories of organizational structure and behavior as they relate to the public sector.
    • PMGT 5160 Public Budgeting and Finance (3 credit hours)
      This course provides a survey of public budgeting and finance, with consideration of the various theories and techniques of budgeting, finance, and taxation.
    • PMGT 5180 Quantitative Inquiry & Policy Analysis for Public Managers (3 credit hours)
      This course provides the basic quantitative techniques of policy analysis and decision making for the public sector.
    • PMGT 5200 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Public Administration (3 credit hours)
      An introduction to the field of administrative law, with a focus on US Constitutional and ethical constraints on public services applicable to government and nonprofit organizations in their relationships with the public, employees, contractors, and others.


    • PMGT 5280 Seminar in Public Risk Management (3 credit hours)
      An introduction to the subject of risk management in the public sector. The problem of uncertainty or loss is an issue that is receiving increased attention in the public sector. The course examines areas of risk, classification of risk, and ways in which risk can be managed or addressed.

    • PMGT 5300 Non-Profit Resource Development (3 credit hours)
      A survey of not-for-profit development including: (1) how to raise the resources necessary for the survival of a not-for-profit organization, (2) how to recruit and develop human resources, including volunteers and effective board members, and (3) how strategic planning relates to these most vital resources.
    • PMGT 5310 GIS for Planning and Development(3 credit hours)
      This course is designed for graduate students in urban planning and development and other related disciplines. The goal is to learn core principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the practice of urban planning and economic development.

    • PMGT 5320 Transportation Planning and Development (3 credit hours)
      This course considers transportation planning in metropolitan areas and impact on economic development. It weaves together theory, policy analysis and practical skills.

    • PMGT 5340 Economic Development Planning (3 credit hours)
      An introduction to the complexities of local economic development planning. Useful for students wishing to become economic or planning specialists and for community leaders interested in creating development strategies.
    • PMGT 5400 Legal Considerations in Local Government (3 credit hours)
      Course provides a practice-oriented examination of major federal and state laws that govern management and operations of a wide variety of local governments in the United States.
    • PMGT 5520 Urban Government (3 credit hours)
      An analysis of the complexities of urban government in modern American society. Topics include analysis of intergovernmental relations stressing inter-local and regional forms and varieties of local government, policies inherent in metropolitan development and multijurisdictional urban centers, and integral effects of local and metropolitan policies.

    • PMGT 5630 Local and Regional Planning (3 credit hours)
      Theories and techniques of planning for small cities, metropolitan areas, and geographic regions.

    • PMGT 5750 Public Sector Financial Management (3 credit hours)
      Prerequisites: PMGT 5160 or one course in accounting.

      The management of public funds including: cash management, forecasting, investments, purchasing, debt administration and assessing financial condition.

    • Capstone Project

      PMGT 5840 - Public Management Report

      This course requires the student to prepare an in-depth report describing and evaluating his or her experience in PMGT 5800 or PMGT 5820 and integrating the experience with knowledge and skills acquired throughout M.P.M. program. Consultation with the director of the M.P.M. program is recommended before enrollment.

       

      Or two additional MPA courses

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