M.P.A. in Public Administration

The M.P.A. graduate degree prepares students for effective leadership in a wide range of areas: local, state and federal government; organizations concerned with development, advocacy, human rights, monitoring activities, the environment, etc. as well as for-profit enterprises concerned with the public good. It also provides opportunities for those already employed, public service or nonprofit management to sharpen their analytical and managerial skills, pursue a specific area of interest and prepare for increasing levels of responsibility, management and leadership.

Admissions Requirements

Candidates for admission to the M.P.A. program must satisfy the general admission requirements for graduate study at Long Island University.

• Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and an acceptable record in undergraduate and other studies reflected in official transcripts of all colleges and universities attended.
• Full matriculation indicates that the student meets all the requirements for admission in the degree program.
  • Official transcript reflecting award of a baccalaureate degree or the successful completion of another master's degree, both with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Clearly written statement with application indicating desire for admission and professional growth.
• Limited matriculation: A student whose undergraduate cumulative grade point average is below 3.00 but who has strong letters of recommendation and an expanded statement submitted with the application indicating desire for admission and personal growth may be granted limited matriculation.
  • The expanded statement must be in the form of an essay, and must describe the applicant's accomplishments, and offer other justifications for admission.
  • The review may include a personal interview with the Program Director.
• To be reclassified as fully matriculated, the student must furnish all necessary documentation, complete 12 credits with a grade of B or higher in each course, and demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English.

Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of 36 credits in Public Administration of core and elective credits with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better.
• Successful completion of six (6) credits of capstone course requirements. Students are not permitted to register for capstone courses (PAD 707 and PAD 708) with less than a 3.0 G.P.A.
• Required courses will generally not be waived unless student can exhibit exceptional preparation in a given area. In those cases, substitution for a specific course requirement may be considered if a request is made in writing to the Program Director.

Transfer Credits

• Up to six transfer credits may be accepted from an accredited graduate school.
• The courses must be appropriate to the area of Health or Public Administration.
• Transfer credit will not be considered unless a grade of B or better was given for the course and the course was taken within five years.
• In the case of a required course, the content of the course taken at the other institution must match the content of the required course.
• The student must submit the published bulletin containing an appropriate course description, the course syllabus, a statement about his/her accomplishments in the course and the term paper or project completed.
• Transfer credits are not automatically granted. Request for transfer credits must be made within the first 30 days in the first semester of attendance at the Rockland Graduate Campus.

Plan of Study

Master of Public Administration in Public Administration

Program Code: 81245 HEGIS: 2102

Foundation Courses (15 credits)

Course Number	Course Title
MPA 501	Principles of Public Administration
MPA 502	Organizational Theory & Behavior in Public Sector
MPA 503	Economic Environment and the Public Sector
MPA 505	Analytical Methods Applied Research
MPA 507	The Policy Process in Health Care & Public

Required Public Administration Segment (18 credits)

Course Number	Course Title
PAD 602	Human Resource Administrations in Public Sector
PAD 603	Fundamentals of Budget & Finance in Public Sector
PAD 604	Administrative Responsibility & Legal Environment in the Public Sector
PAD 725	Government Regulation of Land Use
PAD 748	Managing Metropolitan Government
PAD 780	Current Issues in Public Administration

Capstone Experience (6 credits)

Course Number	Course Title
PAD 707	Special Project Research Consultation and Seminar
PAD 708	Special Project in Public Administration

Course Descriptions

Foundational Courses

MPA 501 Principles of Public Administration

This course explores the fundamentals of the field of Public Administration including organization and management concepts, and the political process.

MPA 502 Organization Theory and Behavior

An analysis of organizational theories with emphasis on the informal and formal aspects of the administrative process.

MPA 503 Economic Environment and the Public Sector

An examination of the role of the public sector in economic decision-making.

MPA 505 Analytical Methods

This course is an introduction to the methods, tools and uses of applied research.

MPA 507 The Policy Process in Health Care and Public Administration

This course is an analysis of the policy process in terms of the development and implementation of programs as they relate to the health care and public sectors.

Public Administration Core Courses

PAD 602 Human Resources Administration in the Public Sector

An exploration of the theories and practices of personnel administration in public sector.

PAD 603 Foundations of Budgeting and Finance in Public Sector

A familiarization with the principles of budgeting and finance in the health sector.

PAD 604 Administrative Responsibility & the Legal Environment in the Public Sector

Consideration of the authority and procedures utilized by health agencies in the administration of their affairs.

Elective Courses

MPA 701 Managerial Communication

Theory and practice in written and oral communication as applied to the public, health, and not-for-profit sectors.

MPA 704 Intergovernmental Relations

This course is an analysis of the vertical and horizontal relationships of the national, state and local governments.

MPA 707 Workforce Evaluation and Development

This course is devoted to developing an understanding of the activities, issues and challenges encountered in workforce evaluation and development.

MPA 708 Work, People and Productivity

This course is experiential, demonstrating the perspectives and conflicts that arise at the various levels of organizations.

MPA 710 Labor Relations in the Public Sector

This course examines the interaction of the labor movement with management in the political setting of government.

MPA 712 Managing Diversity in the Workplace

This course examines the role and function played by diversity, civil and human rights and administrative agencies at the federal, state and local levels.

MPA 713 Grant Writing and Administration

In this highly experiential course, students locate available federal, state, local and foundation sources of funding for a specific project.

MPA 785 Independent Study

The student is expected to research one specific phase of a problem in considerable depth under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

MPA 788 Graduate Internship in Administration

An opportunity for students without administrative experience to work in an organization based upon a plan approved by the head of the program and the agency.

PAD 725 Government Regulation of Land Use

This course examines various forms of governmental power to regulate the use of land.

PAD 748 Managing Metropolitan Government

This course examines the politics of changing constituencies and their impact on community participation and city management.

PAD 780 Current Issues in Public Administration

This course is a special topic course exploring selected themes, current developments and emerging issues.

Capstone Courses

PAD 707 Special Project Consultation and Seminar

In the first semester, the student will undertake an advanced study of the methods of research and the analytical and presentation techniques employed in the discipline of Public Administration.

PAD 708 Special Project in Public Administration

The second semester is spent in the actual writing of the special project.

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