Master of Public Administration University of Phoenix

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Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program develops the managerial skills necessary to manage in the public sector. This program focuses on an entrepreneurial approach to issues and opportunities at the state and local government levels. The curriculum has been designed to align with academic standards set by leading public service organizations.

In addition to the University of Phoenix learning goals, the MPA program prepares students to:

Demonstrate an understanding of strategic policy planning and implementation in a political environment.
Demonstrate an understanding of innovative public sector leadership competencies in public organizations.
Demonstrate an understanding of public/public and public/private strategic partnerships in inter-governmental relationships.
Comprehend the application of a significant amount of knowledge within the domains of Public Administration – Institutions and Processes, Communications for Public Administrators, Human Capital Development in the Public Sector, Program Evaluation, Law and Public Administration, Data Analysis for Public Policy and Management, Leveraging Technology in the Public Sector, Public Budgeting, Leading Organizational Development in the Public Sector, Public Finance, Public Policy Planning and Implementation, and Public Administration Applied Project.

The MPA consists of 36 credit hours.

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.