Program Learning Outcomes
MPA Program
Upon completion of the Master of Public Administration degree, the student will be able to:
- Lead and manage in public governance
Apply the project management approach to public management models, Manage projects; Understand the relationships between public policy, whether proposed or enacted, and leadership and management in implementation. - Participate in and contribute to the public policy process
Apply techniques for program evaluation and policy analysis; Describe and execute the policymaking process, including defining the problem, setting the agenda, formulating policy, implementing policy and evaluating policy; Prepare a budget reflecting policy priorities. - Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions
Employ analytical tools for collecting, analyzing, presenting and interpreting data, including appropriate statistical concepts and techniques; Identify and employ alternative sources of funding, including grants, taxes and fees; Understand and apply the legal context of public affairs, administration and policy. - Articulate and apply a public service perspective
Behave ethically and with integrity: tell the truth, keep confidences, admit mistakes; Understand and apply criteria appropriate to public affairs, administration and policy; Maintain privacy and security of documents and understand Big Data challenges. -
Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry
(Revised to Assessment Year 2/26/18)
Communicate effectively in writing: prepares clear, concise and well-organized written materials tailored to the audience’s level of expertise and needs; Communicate effectively in speech: presents oral information accurately, clearly, concisely persuasively tailored level of expertise and needs; Work productively in teams.
