Master of Public Administration
Introduction
Master of Public Administration is a Masters program taught at Excelsior University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Excelsior University Master of Public Administration (MPA) is an online graduate program for career advancement in government and local or global service organizations. Students study ethical leadership, strategic talent management, and data-driven decision making through a set of core courses. Coursework covers both public administration leadership and the practical use of information technology, ethical issue response, and constructive collaboration.
The program is delivered as asynchronous online study. Degree requirements total 30 credits, made up of 21 credits for the major core and 9 credits for a concentration. Students choose one concentration: General or Cannabis Control. The General option includes courses such as Mediation, Business Communications, Labor Relations and Conflict Resolution, Grant Writing, and Change Management. Cannabis Control focuses on impacts of cannabis legalization using practitioner readings and scientific research.
Students gain practical experience in presentation skills and leadership, and they finish with a complete professional portfolio for prospective or current employers. The program also supports students with a professional portfolio and a dedicated support approach from start to finish.
Modules
- Ethics and Public Administration
- Theory
- Public Management in a Political Environment
- Statistical Analysis for Decision Making
- Mediation
- Business Communications
- Labor Relations and Conflict Resolution
- Grant Writing
- Change Management
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Public Administration at Excelsior University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Excelsior University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Excelsior University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Public Administration.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.excelsior.edu/program/master-of-public-administration/
More Information
- Budget Analyst
- Executive Director
- HR Specialist
- Policy Analyst
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.