Public Administration, Emphasis in Public Management (Non-Thesis Option), MPA

Mission

The Master of Public Administration at Arkansas State University exists to enhance individual, organizational, social and governmental capacity in the public and non-profit sectors by equipping preservice and mid-career students with sound management skills and a public/non-profit philosophy to lead public institutions of the future with integrity, innovation, excellence and professionalism.

The MPA is fully NASPAA accredited.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MPA program, in addition to meeting Graduate Programs admission requirements applicants must provide:

A statement of purpose indicating why the student wishes to undertake the MPA

Moreover, an applicant’s undergraduate background must include courses with grades of “C” or higher in U.S. government. If the student is deficient, this course must be taken in addition to the graduate course requirements specified below. Such an undergraduate deficiency must be completed prior to or during the first graduate enrollment period.

Any potential graduate transfer credits must be from another NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)-accredited program to be eligible for consideration. Only 9 hours of transfer work will be accepted.

Per Graduate Admissions guidelines, to gain unconditional admission a student must also have a 3.0 GPA for any prior graduate courses or programs. To be considered for conditional admission a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale or a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours is required.

Students who earn “F” grades while enrolled in the MPA at Arkansas State University will not be re-admitted to the program if the failure was due to an academic integrity violation. Re-admission for special circumstances after failing a course will be considered on a case by case basis by the Program Director.

4+1 (Accelerated) Master’s Program

Qualified undergraduate students may be eligible to enter the program in their junior and senior year of study.

University Requirements:

See Graduate Degree Policies for additional information

Program Requirements:

All students in non-thesis tracks are required to complete and submit a set of comprehensive case study analyses during their final enrollment period, via the MPA Capstone Experience.

POSC 6003 - Techniques of Political and Public Administration Research Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6553 - Public Budgeting and Finance Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6563 - Seminar in Public Administration Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6573 - Grant Writing and Administration Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6593 - Seminar in Human Resources Management Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6613 - Administrative Leadership Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6623 - Administrative Ethics Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 21

Emphasis Area (Public Management - Non-Thesis Option):

POSC 6423 - Public Financial Management Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6533 - Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6543 - Administrative Behavior Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6603 - Internship in Public Administration Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
POSC 6473 - Strategic Planning, Policy and Management Sem. Hrs: 3
POSC 6653 - MPA Capstone Experience Sem. Hrs: 3

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Public Administration, Emphasis in Public Management (Non-Thesis Option), MPA

Mission

Admission Requirements

4+1 (Accelerated) Master’s Program

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 21

Emphasis Area (Public Management - Non-Thesis Option):

Sub-total: 15

Total Required Hours: 36

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Public Administration, Emphasis in Public Management (Non-Thesis Option), MPA

Mission

Admission Requirements

4+1 (Accelerated) Master’s Program

University Requirements:

Program Requirements:

Sub-total: 21

Emphasis Area (Public Management - Non-Thesis Option):

Sub-total: 15

Total Required Hours: 36