Public Administration MPA

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The MPA Program is a 36 semester-hour course of study that consists of three components: A 7-course core curriculum required of all students (21 hours); a 4-course concentration of the student’s choice (12 hours); and a professional exercise (3 hours).

Core Curriculum (21 Credit Hours)

The core curriculum ensures that every MPA graduate is versed in both the theory and practice of this professional field. Courses include the history and values of democratic administration, the institutions and individuals that comprise it, and the tools used to achieve the goals of such administration.

Concentrations (12 Credit Hours)

The concentration courses enable students to prepare themselves for professional careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Students will choose one of the following concentrations.

Governmental Administration

Required:

PAD 7455 - Administrative Law

Students will select three additional courses from the following consistent with career goals:

Information Systems Administration

Note:

Student will select one other graduate IS or MPA course or other graduate course as approved by the Program Director. IS 8910, Special Projects in Information Systems, IS 8916, Cooperative Education, and IS 8918, Internship in Information Systems are among the choices available depending upon the student’s background and goals.

Nonprofit Administration

Required:

Select two additional courses from the following:

MPA Professional Exercises (3 Credit Hours)

Students select one of the following with the consent of the Program Director:

Program Total (36 Credit Hours)

Special Notes:

Kennesaw State University offers qualified students the opportunity to apply for a dual option MBA/MPA Program. MBA-MPA is a dual degree with the Coles College of Business and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. To be admitted into the dual degree program, the applicant must specify the option at the time of application to the Graduate School. Students interested in applying for the dual degree option MBA/MPA Program should consult with either the MPA Director or MBA Director with regard to the admission requirements and required courses.