2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public Administration, M.P.A., Public Finance and Fiscal Analytics Concentration


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Coordinator: Christy D. Smith, Ph.D.

The Master of Public Administration is the most widely accepted and valued professional degree in the field of Public Service. Our MPA program provides students with the core skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful professional in Public Service, as well as offering students an opportunity to complete a concentration in one of five timely areas: 1) Municipal Management, 2) Public Finance and Fiscal Analytics, 3) Public Safety, 4) Nonprofit Management, and 5) Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Our MPA accommodates the needs of students new to the field as well as those already working in public service. In both cases, we seek students who are motivated to increase their knowledge and gain the skills necessary to take on challenging assignments in public service, particularly at the state and local level.

Required Courses


The degree is comprised of 36 credits. Many students are eligible for 3 credits of waivers toward completion as a result of work in public administration settings, but those who are not will complete a 3-credit focused practicum,PADM 6600  . All students complete a basic core of courses including:

Concentration in Public Finance and Fiscal Analytics


The Public Finance and Fiscal Analytics concentration provides students with the analytic skills and knowledge to assess the finances and economic position of a municipality or other governmental unit with the power to tax. Students in this concentration must choose three of the following:

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