Master of Public Administration
Program Details
Edward Waters University’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) will provide students with
the ability to introduce new and innovative ways of thinking about analysis of social and political
agency, policy, and servicing – in particular, determining and/or identifying community and
organizational improvement and implementing change across all sectors while running
government agencies, serving in elected office, or leading in military non-profits, and non-
governmental organizations.
EWU’s MPA program offers an interdisciplinary coursework and research focus in various public
administration focused studies coupled with theory and its effectiveness, and experiential learning.
This MPA will give a holistic perspective to the student in preparation for further post-graduate
study, positions in management, entrepreneurship, non-profit agencies, and organizations, as well
as governmental sectors. Further this program will allow students to network beyond the local
community through national and international teambuilding that will occur through a diversified
body of scholars opting to enroll at the institution. This opportunity will drive the global initiatives
of the institution and expand the academic profile as related to the University’s mission and
strategic goals.
Academic Resources
Admission Requirements
Admission standards for Edward Waters University Master in Public Administration will be:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent degree from a recognized international institution of higher education
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75, in the bachelor’s degree program, or comparable GPA for an international applicant
- $25 Application Fee (If required)
- Official Transcripts for all Undergraduate degrees completed
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Current Resume
- Official TOFEL Scores (for international students only) o An Essay about their goals and career aspirations
- A copy of two legal documents verifying identity, one with a picture of the student and their signature affixed (i.e. state issued driver license, other state or government issued identification). For international students, a passport will suffice.
Official GMAT/GRE Scores
For students without an undergraduate degree in Business, a GMAT/GRE score must be
submitted – scores cannot be more than five years old. The exception for such students is
the completion of 9 credit hours of undergraduate study in Introduction to Business,
Financial Accounting, and Principles of Macroeconomics or a course of study as
prescribed by the Dean. Students in this category are provisionally admitted.
Transfer Student Admission
Transfer students must meet the aforementioned criteria for admission, include official
transcripts from any undergraduate and graduate institutions. Transfer credits may be
accepted upon review and approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies and/or the
Chairperson of the Department of Business Administration. Therefore, similar to the
current transfer student admission policies for undergraduate studies, graduate transfer
students are considered for regular admission provided that they have a minimum 2.75
cumulative GPA on all course work attempted. No minimum credit hours or units are
required, and transfer consideration is given for all academic terms. In addition, the
transfer student must meet the following criteria:
- Must have good academic standing and/or eligibility to return to previous institution for full-time study
- Submit official college/university transcripts of all previous collegiate institutions attended (undergraduate and graduate coursework).
- Submit GMAT/GRE score report and all other required aforementioned admissions standards for first-time graduate student applicants.
Students that do not meet admissions standards can apply as a conditional student to the program.
Program Director
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Office: (904) 470-8205
Email: o.nevels@ew.edu
Program Faculty
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Program Degree Map
| REQUIRED PROGRAM CORE (12 CREDITS HOURS) | ||
| Course Numbers | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PAD 6700 | Research Methods in Public Administration | 3 |
| PAD 6227 | Government Budget and Finance | 3 |
| PAD 6439 | Leadership in Public Organization | 3 |
| PAD 6705 | Operations and Project Management | 3 |
| REQUIRED DISCIPLINE CORE (15 CREDITS HOURS) | ||
| PAD 5041 | Law and Ethics in the Public Sector | 3 |
| PUP 6007 | Public Policy Development Analysis | 3 |
| PUB 5459 | Information Technology and the Public Sector | 3 |
| PAD 6207 | Economics for Public Administrators | 3 |
| PAD 6807 | Urban and Local Government Administration | 3 |
| ELECTIVES (9 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
| PUB 5438 | Public Non-Profit and Strategic Management | 3 |
| PAD 6066 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| PAD 6327 | Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE | 36 | |
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Outcome #1: Upon completion of the MPA the student will be able to address public problems using the major theories underlying the field of public administration, including those related to governance structures, federalism, inter-governmental relations, and intersectional relations.
- Outcome #2: Upon completion of the MPA the student will be able to describe the policy process through applying appropriate theories, including those related to the role of stakeholders, administrators, bureaucracies, and administration challenges.
- Outcome #3: Upon completion of the MPA the student will be able to demonstrate core competencies in shaping effective and culturally sensitive organizational environments in which they operate and for managing individuals, groups, clients, and programs.
- Outcome #4: Upon completion of the MPA the student will be able to analyze sundry market scenarios to assess how goods and services will be allocated and assess the efficiency and distributional impacts of government intervention in markets.
- Outcome #5: Upon completion of the MPA the student will be able to initiate and facilitate positive interactions between government, for-profit, and/or nonprofit sectors to provide ethical and workable solutions to societal needs.
- Outcome #6: Upon completion of the MPA the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major components of a personnel system within an organization, including the nuances of effective motivation, behavior, and management.
- Outcome #7: Upon completion of the MPA the student will be able to articulate and appreciate the theoretical frameworks of psychology that can be applied to make an organization more effective and efficient.
- Outcome #8: Upon the completion of the MPA the student will be able to translate contemporary research into effective practices and policies by creating an original scholarship that demonstrates competence in a broad range of theories and methods.
- Outcome #9: Upon the completion of the MPA the student will be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to pursue graduate work in public administration, law, public health, or related fields.
CAREER INFORMATION
Work in public administration is in demand. The MPA employment outlook for administrative
services and facilities managers according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),
is described below:
- Organizations and government employed 300,200 administrative services managers in 2018, expected to grow by 7% by the year 2028 to reach approximately 322,000.
- The industries employing the most administrative service managers in 2018 were education, health care, and state and local government.
- Employment by major industry sector indicates that demand for state and local government and health care and social assistance jobs is likely to increase by 2028.
- Occupations with the highest potential growth projections or demand by 2028 include medical and health services managers, general and operations managers, and management analysts.
Program Course Descriptions
LAW AND ETHICS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides the examination of ethics in the public sector. Public concerns, past
patterns, and individual/social aspects of ethical behavior are explored.
CAPSTON SEMINAR
( 3 Credit Hours )
The Capstone course is the culminating academic experience for students nearing
completion of their MPA program of study and provides the student with an
opportunity to explore a problem or political issue of intellectual or professional
interest to him/her. The course requires students to investigate contemporary topics
and identify culturally relevant strategies to address issues in communities around the
world while demonstrating ability to think critically and creatively within appropriate
ethical boundaries.
ECONOMICS FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course is designed to provide public administrators with the fundamental economic
background necessary to understand and implement public policy. Macroeconomic and
microeconomic theories are used to develop tools that are useful applications.
GOVERNMENT BUDGET AND FINANCE
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides an exploration of the influence of interest groups on budget
decisions, with special attention to the formation of the executive budget, congressional
budgeting, and various political reactions to fiscal insufficiency.
PROGRAM DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course introduces practical program planning, implementation and evaluation
skills applicable in many different areas of public health. Topics include problem
definition and analysis; assessing social and environmental factors that may impact
the development, adoption, implementation, and outcomes of interventions;
identifying intervention points; selecting among educational, regulatory, and
technological interventions to achieve maximum likelihood of success; writing
measurable program goals and objectives; designing implementation plans;
developing an evidence-informed logic model; and program evaluability assessment.
LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATION
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course examines the importance of sound public leadership and development of
analytical skills to recognize and resolve critical public management issues.
RESEARCH METHODS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides statistical methodology and the use of computers as tools for
decision making in the public sector.
PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNICATIONS
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides Knowledge of how important communication skills are to the public
sector; demonstrating the significance of communication as to how things get done in a
public organization. Students enrolled in this course will have the opportunity to study
how to communicate in a variety of work-related contexts; for example: organizational
press interviews, leadership positions, public relations, group communication, and
computer mediated.
URBAN AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides analysis of the role of the administrator at the municipal level, the
division of functions, policy formation, alternative governmental structures, and effects
on the administrative process.
PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course provides instruction on the policy planning process, problems of implementing
policy, evaluation of policy impacts, and techniques of policy forecasting.
PUBLIC NON-PROFIT AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
( 3 Credit Hours )
The culminating experience of program, this course bridges academic study and professional
practice, applying the skills gained from the student’s understanding of theoretical principles
to real world business management and research. Focusing on the practical side of business,
this capstone course requires students to identify and solve problems using academic
research-based analysis to demonstrate understanding of business principles and practices.
The end result will be a paper of substantive content and substantial length that assesses the
student’s comprehensive theoretical knowledge and related application using quantitative
analysis.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE PUBLIC SECTOR
( 3 Credit Hours )
This course will explore all the latest trends in public management technology and
the potential impact for managers and citizens, including e-Government strategies,
social media, and other web-based technologies, in order to help governments develop
and manage programs and services that are more responsive and effective. Policies
and procedures that safeguard technology infrastructures while increasing openness,
participation, and transparency will be discussed.