Public Administration, M.P.A.: Public Administration Option
Dr. Patricia Moore
Room: J-302B
Tel: 908-737-4033
E-mail: pmoore@kean.edu
Program Description
This concentration prepares students for managerial careers in the public sector. The primary focus of the curriculum is in-service students seeking to undertake graduate work on a part-time basis. The curriculum is also useful to pre-service students with a Bachelor's degree looking for training to enter the public service.
Degree Requirements
- 45-48 credits
- 33 credits in required courses (3 credit internship may be waived for students with appropriate managerial/professional experience)
- 3 credits in General Public Management required courses
- 12 credits electives
Degree Requirements
Required Foundation Courses 33
| PA 5001 | GLOBAL FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5021 | ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5988 | ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5989 | RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN | 3 |
| PA 5040 | PUBLIC BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5245 | MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
| PA 5110 | HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5225 | STRATEGIC PLANNING | 3 |
| PA 5250 | LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5963 | GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5990 | CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 3 |
General Mangement Concentration Required Courses 3
Electives 12
Major elective courses can be taken outside of the Public Administration department with permission from the program coordinator.
| PA 5125 | COLLECT NEGOTIATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5144 | CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
| PA 5215 | GRANTS PROCESS | 3 |
| PA 5230 | IMPROVING PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5235 | PUBLIC PROGRAM EVALUATION | 3 |
| PA 5470 | GOVERNING NEW JERSEY | 3 |
| PA 5500 | ADVANCED TOPICS IN PUBLIC MGT | 3 |
| PA 5710 | INTRODUCTION TO NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5730 | NON-PROFIT LAW & GOVERNANCE | 3 |
| PA 5860 | ISSUES IN MODERN HEALTH CARE | 3 |
| PA 5910 | CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5911 | CURRENT ISSUES PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5985 | GRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5270 | ETHICAL ISSUES IN PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5550 | GLOBAL ISSUES IN COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5750 | SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTERPRISES: MANAGEMENT AND MODELS | 3 |
| PA 5810 | HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5825 | HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AND THE LAW | 3 |
| PA 5830 | HEALTH SERVICES MARKETING | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 45-48