Overview
The MPA program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and holistic understanding of what you will need to be an effective public service leader. Students will explore the most critical areas of public administration, planning and financial budgeting, political analysis and personnel administration as well as contemporary issues in Ethics, Digital Governance, NGOs and Global Governance. Assignment examples include practice in management consulting, policy making and democratic input.
Influence the future of your community. A Master's degree in Public Administration from the University Miami gives you access to a rewarding career in Public Service. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is a growing field with the number of new government jobs predicted to increase by 1.4 million over the next ten years. Visit our website for more information.
Curriculum Requirements
*Students may take an independent study with a faculty member focused on replacing course materials in order to count
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MPA Online Courses | ||
| Curriculum Requirements | ||
| POL 601 | Budget and Financial Management and Administration | 3 |
| POL 606 | Organizational Dynamics and Management | 3 |
| POL 608 | Equity and Diversity in Public Administration | 3 |
| POL 610 | Statistics for Politics and Public Administration | 3 |
| POL 622 | Introduction to Graduate Public Administration | 3 |
| POL 646 | Public Policy Process and Implementation | 3 |
| POL 647 | Human Resource Management in Public Service | 3 |
| POL 657 | Ethical and Managerial Issues in Government, Business, and Non-Profit Organizations | 3 |
| POL 660 | Public Program Evaluation | 3 |
| POL 671 | Government and Business | 3 |
| POL 696 | Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law 1 | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| POL 622 | Introduction to Graduate Public Administration | 3 |
| POL 646 | Public Policy Process and Implementation | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| POL 660 | Public Program Evaluation | 3 |
| POL 696 | Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law | 1-3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| POL 608 | Equity and Diversity in Public Administration | 3 |
| POL 696 | Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy, and Law | 1-3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| POL 606 | Organizational Dynamics and Management | 3 |
| POL 647 | Human Resource Management in Public Service | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| POL 601 | Budget and Financial Management and Administration | 3 |
| POL 610 | Statistics for Politics and Public Administration | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| POL 657 | Ethical and Managerial Issues in Government, Business, and Non-Profit Organizations | 3 |
| POL 671 | Government and Business | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Mission
The M.P.A. program trains future leaders to strengthen communities, impact public policy, and serve the public interest by encouraging the development of:
- Critical thinking and effective communication skills.
- Analytical skills for evidence-based decision-making.
- Leadership skills to manage with integrity in complex and diverse environments.
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Student Learning Outcomes
- Students should be able to demonstrate critical analytical and writing skills related to public policy and administration by the time they graduate.
- Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate analytical competencies acquired through coursework and practical applications.
