Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences

Public Administration (MPA)

Program Purpose

The purpose of the Master of Public Administration Program is to prepare professionals to meet the needs and challenges of public service; conduct scholarly and applied research in public administration and policy; and engage students and faculty in partnerships with governmental, non-profit, professional, and educational organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Lead and manage in the public interest (NASPAA competency)

Upon graduation MPA students will be able to lead and manage in the public interest.

Participate in, and contribute to, the policy process (NASPAA Competency)

Upon graduation, MPA students will be able to participate in, and contribute to, the policy process.

Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make evidence-informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment (NASPAA Competency)

Upon graduation, MPA students will be able to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions about public issues.

Articulate, apply, and advance a public service perspective (NASPAA Competency)

Upon graduation, MPA students will be able to articulate, apply, and advance a public service perspective.

Communicate and interact productively and in culturally responsive ways with a diverse and changing workforce and society at large (NASPAA competency)

Upon graduation, MPA students will be able to Communicate and interact productively and in culturally responsive ways with a diverse and changing workforce and society at large.