The Master of Public Management (MPM) program provides public service managers the skills to cope with challenging human and technical issues. It also provides a broad interdisciplinary background in the values and ethics of public management. It is designed as preparation for executive leadership positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. The program can be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis. Most coursework for the program is offered in the evenings to allow students to work full-time and participate in the MPM program part-time. To meet the needs of our dynamic and diverse student population, PAHM delivers graduate courses in a variety of ways: online, on-campus, and hybrid. Online courses provide the option to complete some coursework from a location of choice.

Curriculum Information

The 39-credit hour MPM track in Public Management and Policy program is designed to develop leaders for public, private and nonprofit organizations and allows for expertise in public management and policy analysis. The 39 credit hours of courses require the completion of 21 hours in core courses, 12 hours in concentration areas in public management and policy analysis, 3 hours in experiential or professional requirements and 3 credit hours in electives. The 42-credit hour MPM track in Health Management requires the completion of 21 hours in core courses, 15 hours in concentration areas in health care management, 3 hours in experiential or professional requirements and 3 credit hours in electives. The electives add breadth to a chosen program, further exploration of the field of concentration, and enhance quantitative and analytical skills or administrative techniques. The experiential requirement ensures that each graduate of the MPM gains insight into the world of public service through an experience outside the classroom. 

Transfer Credits:

Students admitted into the MPM degree program may be allowed to transfer a maximum of nine (9) credit hours or three (3) graduate level courses into the degree program. These courses must have been completed at an accredited university, consisting of a graduate program that is comparable in curriculum and academic rigor to our unit. The Graduate Program Director or Dean will assess each potential transfer course with regard to these criteria.

TRACKS (SELECT ONE---Public Management and Policy or Health Management)

While MPM students have to be in either the Public Management or Health Management track, students that complete the requirements for the Masters in Public Management degree in the Public Management track can apply for the 24 credit hour Certificate in Health Management.  These Health Management courses are distinct from the Public Management track.

Master of Public Management (MPM) Public Management and Policy Track

Core Required Courses (21 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 502 Public Management
• PAHM-V 504 Public Organization
• PAHM-V 506 Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making
• PAHM-V 509 Administrative Ethics in the Public Sector
• PAHM-V 560 Public Finance and Budgeting or PAHM-H 509 Financial Management Principles of Healthcare
• PAHM-V 561 Public Human Resources Management
• PAHM-V 566 Executive Leadership

Concentration Requirements: (12 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 512 Public Policy Process
• PAHM-V 517 Public Management Economics
• PAHM-V 540 Law and Public Affairs
• PAHM-V 562 Public Program Evaluation

Electives (3 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 525 Management in Non-Profit Sector
• PAHM-V 557 Topics in Public Affairs- Proposal Development and Grant Administration

Practicum (3 credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 585 Practicum in Public Administration - (experiential or professional requirements)

Master of Public Management (MPM) Health Management Track

Core Required Courses (21 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 502 Public Management
• PAHM-V 504 Public Organization
• PAHM-V 506 Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making
• PAHM-V 509 Administrative Ethics in the Public Sector
• PAHM-V 560 Public Finance and Budgeting or H509 Financial Management Principles of Health Care
• PAHM-V 561 Public Human Resources Management
• PAHM-V 566 Executive Leadership 

Concentration Requirements Courses (15 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-H 514 Health Economics
• PAHM-V 515 Seminar in Health Policy: Special Topics
• PAHM-V 543 Health Services Management
• PAHM-H 628 Health Care Information Systems
• PAHM-V 631 Health Planning

Electives (3 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 550 Topics in Health Care –Environmental Health
• PAHM-V 557 Topics in Public Affairs-Proposal Development and Grant Administration
• PAHM-H 612 Marketing for Health Service Delivery

Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 585 Practicum in Public Administration - (experiential or professional requirements)

MPM students may choose any graduate course offered in the area of their interest for three credits. In addition, students may take 3 credit hours in experiential or professional requirements (PAHM-V 585). Students who do not have public management or policy analysis experience will be required to take PAHM-V 585 Practicum in Public Administration.

MPM Application Requirements

Eligibility

Applicants with bachelor degrees in any field from an accredited institution are eligible to apply for admission to the graduate programs in Public Administration and Health Management. Minimum preferred requirements for admission include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average (GPA) of "B" (3.0) or higher. The GRE or GMAT may be required for students applying for admission into the MPM program that exhibit undergraduate GPAs that are lower than 3.0. Subsequently, students with lower GPAs may also be expected to successfully complete two graduate level courses within the MPM program before being admitted.  Applications for the Graduate Certificate in Public Management program are processed on a year-round basis for admission in any academic semester.

Subsequently, students with a GPA between 2.6 and 3.0 may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate Program in Public Management (GCPM) and on successful completion apply to the MPM degree program. Students seeking admission to the (GCPM) do not need to take the GRE or GMAT test. Applications for the MPM program are processed on a year-round basis for admission in any academic semester. 

Application Submission

Applicants should apply to a degree or certificate program and request financial assistance as early as possible before the desired semester of enrollment. All application forms must be completed and received by the School of Business office at Indiana University Kokomo.

Admission

Each application for admission is carefully evaluated by the MPM Director. Applicants to all PAHM degree programs must do the following:

1. Submit applications to the School of Business office.
2. Submit complete official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Students who have taken course work on any Indiana University campus does not need to submit an Indiana University transcript.
3. Pay a nonrefundable application fee of $40 to IU Kokomo.
4. Submit three Application Reference letters written by individuals familiar with the applicant’s activities and potential to succeed in graduate work.
5. Read carefully the applicable sections in this bulletin for any specific program or campus admission requirements.
6. Submit proof of bachelor’s degree certification from an accredited institution. Students who have not completed undergraduate course work at the time of application may be admitted based on the strength of previous work, but a final transcript attesting to the award of a bachelor’s degree must be submitted before the student can enroll.
7. Demonstrate evidence that an undergraduate statistics course (at the 200 level or higher) was successfully completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

GRE Requirements

As previously mentioned, prospective students may be required to take the GRE or GMAT as a part of the application process. Information with regard to taking the GRE is available from Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541, (609) 771-7670 or (866) 473-4373, and on the Web at www.gre.org.

Academic Standards:

Students will be referred to the MPM Director if their cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below a 3.0. During this meeting the referred student will be required to develop a plan in tandem with the Graduate Director for improving their academic performance. 

Each Course Requirement:

All graduate students are expected to maintain an average grade of “B” (3.0) or higher in each course. Subsequently, students receiving a "C" or lower will be referred to the MPM Director in order to develop a plan for improving their academic performance. Subsequently, the Director may recommend that a student who receives a "C" or lower in a particular course retake the class.

It is advisable that students not have more than one “Incomplete” course at any time. Subsequently, students carrying more than one incomplete may not enroll in additional courses without the permission of the MPM Director or Dean.