Public Administration

Admission Requirements

Admissions criteria for the Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Course Requirements

Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Communicate clearly, orally and in writing, their understanding of the challenges of government agencies and many public sector problems/issues and the multiple paths for solutions.
• Apply a broad conceptual framework to public administration issues, which will include economic, political, legal and social institutions and processes that affect the actions and decision of political leaders and public managers.
• Demonstrate attainment of discipline-specific knowledge and the practical skills to be effective in the field.
• Apply quantitative analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills in order to build strategic alliances within political and administrative structures.

Career Outlook

These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:

• City/County Supervisor/Manager
• General and Operations Managers
• Policy or Legislative Supervisor/Manager
• General Managers

_{*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.}