Senior Study - Special Topics in Public Administration

Special topics in Public Administration. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Graduate Courses: Public Administration The Department of Government and International Relations offers graduate work leading to the Master of Arts in Public Administration. Mission The MA in Public Administration is committed to teaching students different theories and concepts of public administration, and to contribute to finding solutions to public sector challenges by providing practice-oriented and research-based training. Furthermore, the program will prepare future graduates for careers in the public sector and NGOs both locally and internationally. Program Educational Objectives The MA in Public Administration is designed to provide both advanced theoretical and advanced training for students interested in careers in governmental, non-profit, and international organizations. The major draws form a broad range of topics relevant to the public sector. Instruction includes: the roles, development, and principles of public administration, public policy formulation, implementation and evaluation, public management, the relations between public administrations and legislators, the budgetary process, administrative law, public sector personnel management, and professional ethics. This MA program in public administration makes it possible for graduates to realize advanced educational objectives and to achieve their ambitions to become future community leaders involved in public policy and public management. Program Learning Outcomes Students graduating with an MA in Public Administration will be able to: • Demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary trends and issues in Public Administration; • Apply research methods and techniques, both quantitative and qualitative; • Evaluate the management and the financing process of the public sector; • Analyze the process of developing, approving, implementing, and evaluating public policies; and • Demonstrate their ability to judge and apply the ethical dimensions of the public service. Degree Requirements (36 credits) Core Requirements IAF 601, PAD 604, POS 681. Major Electives 15 cr. Free Electives 6 cr. IAF 641, IAF 645, INL 626, PAD 602, PAD 612, PAD 618, PAD 627, PAD 629, PAD 632, PAD 652, PAD 654, POS 619. Choose any 2 courses from GIR. Completion Options Option I: Thesis 6 cr. (PAD 699). Option II: Major-related