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Master of Public Affairs
Public Management

The MPA is a course of study that requires the completion of (1) the MPA core, (2) the concentration requirement, (3) sufficient electives to total 39 credit hours.

MPA Core (15 credit hours) - Effective Fall 2018

Required of all students:

  • SPEA-V 506 Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making
  • SPEA-V 540 Law and Public Affairs
  • SPEA-V 562 Public Program Evaluation
  • SPEA-V 598 Governing and Leading in a Global Society
  • SPEA-V 600 Capstone in Public and Environmental Affairs

NOTE: V600 cannot be taken until all MPA core courses are completed and cannot be substituted or transferred in from another university. Plan your schedule accordingly.

Public Management Requirements (18 credit hours)
  • SPEA-V 502 Public Management
  • SPEA-V 512 Public Policy Process
  • SPEA-V 560 Public Finance and Budgeting
  • SPEA-V 561 Public Human Resources Management
  • SPEA-V 566 Executive Leadership
  • SPEA-V 652 Managing Work Force Diversity in Public Organizations
Electives (3 Credit Hours)
  • SPEA-V 511 Collaborative Governance
  • SPEA-V 513 Managing Change and Organizational Development
  • SPEA-V 547 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution for Public Affairs
  • SPEA-V 585 Practicum in Public Affairs (Internship)