Public Administration, M.P.A.: Nonprofit Management Option
Dr. Patricia Moore
Room: W-311
Tel: 908-737-4314/4300
E-mail: pmoore@kean.edu
Program Description
This concentration prepares graduates for administrative management positions in non-profit organizations and other organizations that regulate or fund non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to providing a curriculum that nurtures a commitment to public service and community involvement.
Degree Requirements
- 42-48 credits, 21 credits in foundation courses
- 18 credits electives
- 6 credits required internship
- 3 credit culminating research seminar
Degree Requirements
- 42 credits; 30 in foundation courses, 9 in electives
- 3 credits culminating research seminar
- Six credits internship (waived for students with appropriate experience)
Required Foundation Courses 33
| PA 5001 | GLOBAL FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5010 | ORG THEORY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
| PA 5021 | FISCAL MANAG GOVT NON PROF | 3 |
| PA 5030 | ANALYTICAL METH FOR PUB MGT | 3 |
| PA 5031 | QUANT METHODS FOR PUBLIC MGT | 3 |
| PA 5245 | MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
| PA 5040 | PUBLIC BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5710 | INTRODUCTION TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5730 | Non-Profit Organization Law & Governance | 3 |
| PA 5215 | GRANTS PROCESS | 3 |
| MGS 5030 | MANAGEMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCES | 3 |
Electives 6
Selected courses from below with advisement:
Internship 6
| PA 5960 | GRAD INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADM | 6 |
(Required for all students without relevant job experience in the administration of public or nonprofit organizations)
Research 3
Total Credit Hours: 48