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 42-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 42 credit hours of courses require the completion of 27 hours in core courses, 12 hours in concentration areas in public management and policy analysis, and 3 hours in experiential or professional requirements. The 42-credit hour MPM track in Health Management requires the completion of 27 hours in core courses, 12 hours in concentration areas in health care management and 3 hours in experiential or professional requirements.  The 54-credit hour MPM Double Track in the Master of Public Management requires completion of 27 hours in core courses, 24 hours in concentration areas in public management and policy analysis and 3 hours in experiential or professional requirements. 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 (27 Credit Hours):

• PAHM-V 502 Public Management (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 504 Public Organization (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 506 Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 509 Administrative Ethics in the Public Sector (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 512 Public Policy Process (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 560 Public Finance and Budgeting (3 cr.) or PAHM-H 509 Financial Management Principles of Healthcare (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 561 Public Human Resources Management (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 566 Executive Leadership (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 517 Public Management Economics (3 cr.) or PAHM-H 514 Health Economics (3 cr.)

Tracks (Select One):

Public Management and Policy Track Requirements (12 Credit Hours):

• PAHM-V 525 Management of Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 540 Law and Public Affairs (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 550 Topics in Public Affairs - Strategic Management (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 562 Public Program Evaluation (3 cr.)

Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 585 Practicum in Public Administration - (experiential or professional requirements)(1-9 cr.)

Health Management Track Requirements (12 Credit Hours):

• PAHM-V 515 Seminar in Health Policy: Special Topics (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 543 Health Services Management (3 cr.)
• PAHM-H 628 Health Care Information Systems (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 631 Health Planning (3 cr.)

Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 585 Practicum in Public Administration - (experiential or professional requirements)(1-9 cr.)

Double Track Requirements (24 Credit Hours):

• PAHM-V 525 Management of Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 540 Law and Public Affairs (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 550 Topics in Public Affairs - Strategic Management (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 562 Public Program Evaluation (3 cr.)
• PAHM-H 515 Seminar in Health Policy (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 543 Health Services Management (3 cr.)
• PAHM-H 628 Health Care Information Systems (3 cr.)
• PAHM-V 631 Health Planning (3 cr.)

Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

• PAHM-V 585 Practicum in Public Administration - (experiential or professional requirements)(1-9 cr.)

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.  

Admission

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

1. Submit online or paper application
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. 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.
6. Demonstrate evidence that an undergraduate statistics course (at the 200 level or higher) was successfully completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
7. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English and must meet Indiana University Kokomo's graduate English proficiency requirements.
8. The MPM program admits students for fall, spring and summer semesters. Applicant deadlines for domestic students are June 15 for fall entry, November 1 for spring entry and March 1 for summer entry. Application deadlines for international students are June 1 for fall entry and October 1 for spring entry only. A $60 application fee is required for international applicants.

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:

Graduation with the MPM degree requires a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or a B average. A student whose GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on probation and will be required to bring the GPA back to 3.0 within the next 9 credit hours of course work. Failure to remove the deficiency in this timeframe will result in immediate dismissal from the program. A student cannot compensate for deficient course work by completing more credits beyond those required in the program of study.

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.