Public Policy Administration MPPA Accelerated Master's Degree

Program Overview

The Master of Public Policy Administration (MPPA) program provides a comprehensive foundation in policy analysis, public administration, and research methods. Students can choose from three emphasis areas: Policy Research and Analysis, Local Government Management, or Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The program culminates in a 300-hour internship, preparing graduates for careers in the public and nonprofit sectors.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Core MPPA Curriculum
• Policy Analysis and Economics
• P P ADM 6000 Introduction to Policy Analysis (3 credits)
• ECON 5550 Economics for Public Policy Analysis (3 credits)
• P P ADM 6900 Cases in Public Policy Administration (3 credits)
• Public Administration and Budgeting
• P P ADM 6180 Governmental Budgeting and Financial Control (3 credits)
• P P ADM 6400 Public Administration: Theory & Practice (3 credits)
• P P ADM 6490 Human Resources in the Public Sector (3 credits)
• Statistics, Research Methods, and Information Technology
• P P ADM 6010 Introduction to Policy Research (3 credits)
• P P ADM 6750 Applied Research Design (3 credits)
• P P ADM 6850 E-Governance in the Public Sector (1 credit)
• Electives
• Fifteen (15) credit hours of electives are organized into three emphasis areas:
• Policy Research and Analysis
• Local Government Management
• Nonprofit Leadership and Management
• Individualized emphasis areas are also available with the approval of the MPPA Director.