The MPA Program is available at the following locations:
Spring 2008: San Ramon
Fall 2008: San Francisco, Sacramento
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The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program provides aspiring and
mid-career professionals with an opportunity to obtain advanced education applicable
to a broad range of public sector organizations. The program covers all
the significant content areas identified by the National Association of
Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) in its Standards
for Professional Master's Degree Programs in Public Affairs/Policy
Learning Objectives
- To provide students with knowledge of how to apply management theory and research to common operational, functional, and resource issues in the public sector.
- To improve their managerial skills to enhance the provision of services to the public.
- To examine ethical implications and responsibilities of public managers as a foundation for understanding managerial actions.
- To learn techniques used in planning, organizing, staffing, and evaluating the work of public agencies and to develop the necessary skills.
- To enable students to engage in self-assessment and goal setting for lifelong learning and continued professional growth.
Learning Outcomes:
- Professional level oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively on-line;
- Knowledge of techniques to plan, evaluate and manage programs and related skills;
- Increased knowledge of technology and how it impacts the management of public organizations;
- Knowledge of various areas of and trends in public sector economics and finance;
- Knowledge and skill in various human resource management functions;
- Effective leadership and teamwork skills;
- Ability to analyze public policies and develop suitable alternatives;
- Ability to develop and analyze budgets and to manage performance using a budget;
MPA Program Requirements and Areas of Emphasis
The MPA curriculum is comprised of 12 courses (36 units). The MPA program’s
capstone requirement is achieved by completing and passing a written comprehensive
case analysis during the last course of the program
(MPA 650, Integrative Seminar). Students who select the Health Services Administration
(HSA) emphasis will apply their 9 units of the HSA coursework toward the emphasis.
Students pursuing an emphasis in HSA take PA 688,
PA 660 and PA 617.
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