Public Administration, M.P.A.

The University of Mary Master of Public Administration program is designed to provide an analysis of public administration in the American system of government. A specific focus will be placed on how the public and private sectors differ from leadership, logistic, and organizational perspectives. The program will examine foundations, organization, financing, management and administrative responsibilities. With several optional areas of concentration, the degree can be tailored for specific career goals.

MPA Program Outcomes

Students completing a Master of Public Administration degree will be able to:

• Integrate decisions utilizing Benedictine values, ethical frameworks, and professional standards.
• Demonstrate understanding of theories, concepts and practices relevant to public administration.
• Demonstrate appropriate skills to administer public entities and programs and contribute to public policy.
• Interpret results from multiple business support tools to inform decision making.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse and changing public.
• Synthesis content from professional journals and scholarly research to make conclusions regarding public administration practices.