Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The HPU College of Professional Studies, Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is a professional terminal degree for students seeking a career in public service or nonprofit management. This degree addresses the important skill sets needed for mid and upper management to formulate, implement, and manage policies, projects, and programs that address important needs or problems within organizations and in society.
The MPA degree is a 36-credit hour accelerated, fixed curriculum program offered in both in-person and online formats. Courses are offered in 8-week terms.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who complete the Master of Public Administration MPA will be able to:
Identify problems, needs or objectives associated with public administration issues, collect, and analyze evidence related to those problems or objectives, assess assumptions, and define relevant individual perspectives.
Recognize and articulate information, access, evaluate, and use relevant source material effectively, ethically, and legally to lead and manage public or nonprofit organizations.
Synthesize relevant information and concepts to effectively, clearly, and persuasively articulate democratic perspectives of a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.
Demonstrate advance knowledge, skills, and public service perspectives to support and protect the greater good of society in the policy process and its implementation.
Master of Public Administration + (MPA)
The HPU College of Professional Studies, Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is a professional terminal degree for students seeking a career in public service or nonprofit management. This degree addresses the important skill sets needed for mid and upper management to formulate and implement policies, projects, and programs that address important problems or needs within organizations and in society.
The MPA degree is a 36-credit hour accelerated, fixed curriculum program offered in both in-person and online formats. Courses are offered in 8-week terms.
The MPA+ Program enhances the MPA degree by providing students the option of selecting one additional 12 credit hour specialized certificate essential for subject-matter experts.
College | credit hrs. | graduate certificates |
|---|---|---|
CPS | 12 | Nonprofit Management |
CPS | 12 | Criminal Justice |
CPS | 12 | Public Budgeting & Financial Management |
CPS | 12 | Public Service Management |
CPS | 12 | Ethics for Public Service |
Students enrolled in the MPA+ degree program will select their specialized certificate upon completion of 12 credit hours of the MPA degree. Certificate courses are offered upon the completion of the MPA degree.
MPA and the MPA+ programs are designed for both pre-entry students and working professionals who continue to work while attending school. Face-to-Face classes are held in the evening. The full-time MPA program can be completed in 12 months the MPA+ in 16-18 months depending on the certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who complete the Master of Public Administration MPA+ will be able to:
Analyze problems, needs or objectives associated with public administration, public affairs or public policy and evidence related to those to and define relevant individual perspectives.
Employ relevant source material effectively, ethically, and legally to lead and manage public or nonprofit organizations.
Formulate public policy and procedures reflecting democratic perspectives for a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.
Devise strategies to support and protect the greater good of society in the policy process and its implementation.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and perspectives necessary for subject-matter experts to be successful.