Program Overview
Ohio University's Online Master of Public Administration program equips students with leadership skills and knowledge for careers in public service. The flexible online format allows students to tailor their education to their goals, while the rigorous coursework prepares them for leadership roles in nonprofits, government, and emergency management. Graduates are equipped to make a positive impact on their communities through effective leadership and public service.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
The Online Master of Public Administration program at Ohio University provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as leaders in their communities. The program combines rigorous coursework with the flexibility of online learning, allowing students to tailor their education to their specific career goals.
Structure:
The program consists of 36 credit hours, which can be completed in as few as two years. Students can choose from four concentrations: Public Leadership and Management, Non-Profit Management, State and Local Government Management, and Crisis and Emergency Management.
Course Schedule:
The program is offered on a part-time schedule, with one to two classes every 15 weeks. This allows students to balance their studies with their work and personal commitments.
Individual Modules with Descriptions:
- MPA 5140: Organizational Leadership
- This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of organizational leadership. Students will learn about different leadership styles, theories, and models, and how to apply them in a variety of organizational settings.
- MPA 5860: Public Budgeting
- This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of public budgeting. Students will learn about the different types of budgets, the budget process, and how to analyze and evaluate budgets.
- MPA 6010: Research Methods in Leadership and Public Affairs
- This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of research methods in leadership and public affairs. Students will learn about different research designs, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques.
- MPA 6800: Strategic Leadership and Public Value
- This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of strategic leadership and public value. Students will learn about different strategic planning models, how to develop and implement strategic plans, and how to measure and evaluate the impact of strategic initiatives.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program is taught using a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations.
Faculty:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields.
Unique Approaches:
The program offers a unique approach to learning that combines rigorous coursework with the flexibility of online learning. This allows students to tailor their education to their specific career goals and to balance their studies with their work and personal commitments.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of careers in the public sector, including leadership roles in nonprofits, state and local governments, and emergency and crisis management.
Opportunities:
The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to advance in their careers and to make a positive impact on their communities.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program are prepared to lead and manage in public governance, participate in and contribute to the policy process, analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions, articulate and apply a public service perspective, and communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.
