Public Administration, M.P.A.: Nonprofit Management Option
Dr. Ruthann Russo, Program Coordinator
Office: Hynes Hall, Room 505K
Phone: 908-737-4256
E-mail: rurusso@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. The program provides students with opportunities in the classroom and in the field to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective program administrator. This concentration is designed to assist individuals who are serving in non-profit organizations or those seeking to serve in the non-profit sector.
Degree Requirements
- 36 credits
- 21 credits in required courses
- 9 credits in Non-profit concentration required courses
- 6 credits in electives
Degree Requirements
Required Core Courses 21
| PA 5001 | GLOBAL FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5021 | ECONOMIC ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5050 | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW | 3 |
| PA 5110 | HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5245 | MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
| PA 5988 | ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5990 | CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 3 |
Required Concentration Courses 9
| PA 5215 | GRANTS PROCESS | 3 |
| PA 5710 | INTRODUCTION TO NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5750 | SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTERPRISES: MANAGEMENT AND MODELS | 3 |
Electives 6
Choose 2 courses or any public administration course not listed, with advisement.
| PA 5125 | COLLECT NEGOTIATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5144 | CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 3 |
| PA 5225 | STRATEGIC PLANNING | 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 5550 | GLOBAL ISSUES IN COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5605 | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PA 5700 | URBAN POLITICS & ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5830 | HEALTH SERVICES MARKETING | 3 |
| PA 5850 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PA 5880 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF LONG-TERM CARE, ASSISTED LIVING, AND ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES | 3 |
| PA 5910 | CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5911 | CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION II | 3 |
| PA 5985 | GRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PA 5963 | GRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 36