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 24 hours in core courses, 9 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 24 hours in core courses, 12 hours in concentration areas in health care management, 3 hours in experiential or professional requirements and 3 credit hours in electives.  The 48-credit hour MPM Double Track in the Master of Public Management requires completion of 24 hours in core courses, 9 hours in concentration areas in public management and policy analysis, 12 hours in concentration areas in health care management, and 3 hours in experiential or professional requirements. 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 the MPM program. The Graduate Program Director or Dean will assess each potential transfer course with regard to these criteria.

The MPM program allows students to choose between two tracks or a double track.

REQUIRED MPM CORE COURSES (24 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
• PAHM-V 517 Public Management Economics or PAHM-H 514 Health Economics

TRACKS (SELECT ONE)

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICY TRACK REQUIREMENTS (9 Credit Hours)

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

Electives (3 Credit Hours)

• Students may choose any 500-level PAHM course not required for the degree

Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

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

HEALTH MANAGEMENT TRACK REQUIREMENTS (12 Credit Hours)

• 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)

• Students may choose any 500-level PAHM course not already required for the degree

Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

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

DOUBLE TRACK REQUIREMENTS (15 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 512 Public Policy Process
• PAHM-V 540 Law and Public Affairs
• PAHM-V 562 Public Program Evaluation
• PAHM-H 515 Seminar in Health Policy
• PAHM-V 543 Health Services Management
• PAHM-H 628 Health Care Information Systems
• PAHM-V 631 Health Planning

Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

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

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. 

Students with a GPA between 2.6 and 3.0 may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate Program in Public Management (GCPM) or Graduate Certificate Program in Heath Management (GCHM).  On successful completion, students may apply to the MPM degree program. Students seeking admission to the (GCPM or GCHM) 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 MPM Director at Indiana University Kokomo.

Admission

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

1. Submit applications to the MPM Director, KO 185C.
2. Submit complete official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Students who have taken course work on any Indiana University campus do 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:

Faculty will refer a student if his or her cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below a 3.0 to the MPM Director. During this meeting the referred student will be required to develop a plan in tandem with the MPM Director for improving his or her 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.