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Hodges University

Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a general public sector professional degree program, intended to prepare graduates for managerial roles in government and non-profit enterprises.

Graduates of the program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to lead and contribute to organizational success at the executive level. Mastery of the critical competencies such as administration, public policy planning, decision making, environmental scanning, finance, budgeting, and research are included in the MPA program of study.

MPA graduates are required to successfully complete prescribed course work in the Public Administration Core and their choice of the government track or the non-profit track.

All MPA students must successfully complete the MPA Comprehensive Exam in order to graduate. This degree consists of 30 credit hours (10 courses).

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University of Phoenix Online

Master of Management - Public Administration

The Master of Business Administration/Public Administration program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within a public organization. Students will create and defend their solutions to problems of crisis management, profitable growth opportunities, and change leadership. Throughout the program, students gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined problem; applying tools and concepts to analyze a variety of alternative solutions; and selecting and defending their recommended course of action.

The Master of Business Administration program at the University of Phoenix utilizes problem-based learning where students refine their problem solving skills along with their communication, creativity, information utilization, and critical thinking skills. They are assessed on the basis of their use of the problem solving process (which employs a general rubric) as well as their communication and critical thinking skills during their presentation.

In the MBA/PA specialization, students will create complex business problem solving scenarios drawing upon skills and competencies mastered during the program. Students will gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined business problem to exploit management-based opportunities for an organization of their choice. They will apply business tools and concepts to analyze a variety of alternative solutions, and will receive feedback on the choices they make. They will defend their solutions and recommend a course of action and performance-based evaluation metrics for the business problem.

Learning teams will apply the principles of benchmarking throughout the program to research the most creative solutions to a business problem. This will enrich the alternatives that learners consider in evaluating possible solutions to the problems. Request more information about this degree program. [ more info ]

Keller Graduate School of Mgmt.

Master of Public Administration

Keller's Master of Public Administration program, availability of which varies by location, prepares you to manage organizations where the bottom line is public service rather than profit. Public administrators manage nearly every aspect of public service at the federal, state and local levels offering the opportunity to help shape the future. Choose one of three management emphases: government, nonprofit or public health. The curriculum combines theory and practice for a comprehensive public administration education with emphasis on solid leadership.

Keller's online classes allow you to tend to your course requirements from your home or office, before work or after you work out - seven days a week. Class starts when you're ready. [ more info ]

Upper Iowa University

M.P.A. in Justice Administration

The Upper Iowa University online Master of Public Administration (MPA), with an emphasis in Justice Administration, provides learners with the current theories, concepts, and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in their respective law enforcement agency or organization as well as provide learners with specialized knowledge of the issues and challenges in managing personnel resources in the area of law enforcement and/or investigation.

Learners will complete a research project involving a substantive issue relevant to global business and of interest to the learner. Learners will use this project to demonstrate competency and mastery of the various fields of study covered in the program. To learn more about this program, complete free information request form. [ more info ]

New England College

Master of Arts in Public Policy

The New England College online Master of Arts in Public Policy (MAPP) program was developed by industry leaders and respected academia with the intention of providing a specialized degree for busy professionals who want to augment their current education and experience in the field of public policy remain ahead in an increasingly competitive market.

This program has been developed especially for professionals who have work and home life commitments, and an intense desire to achieve professional excellence in their career. You will deepen your understanding of every facet of public policy by mastering essential knowledge and skills such as:

Economic Analysis
Media Relations
Ethics in Government
Governmental Policy Makers I - Congress and State and Local Government; and
Policy in the Age of Terrorism

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Walden University

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

As governmental and nongovernmental institutions increasingly overlap and evolve, the demand for well-educated management professionals to excel in public service continues to grow. Walden's Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program prepares public/nonprofit professionals to excel in this increasingly complex, politicized, intersector environment.

Walden's M.P.A. offers you an opportunity to directly apply the academic theories and skills to activities in your own community, making the learning experience personally meaningful and contributing to the betterment of society. Walden students benefit from the resources and guidance needed to develop well-grounded new public policies and management practices.

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