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College or Department: Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration
Department Information: he Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the Trachtenberg School prepares graduates to lead and manage public service organizations and programs in all sectors. The degree provides an opportunity to study management and policy issues in an intergovernmental and intersectoral context. Coursework focuses on developing critical intellectual capacities, sound analytical skills and a sensitivity to the ethical and value concerns that are central to the traditions of the field of public administration. Every TSPPPA master's student also completes a pro bono capstone project for a client of their choosing. Alumni of the MPA program are employed in government agencies at all levels, national associations, public interest groups, research and consulting firms and in the private sector.

Degree: Master of Public Administration
Title: Master of Public Administration

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The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the Trachtenberg School prepares graduates to lead and manage public service organizations and programs in all sectors. The degree provides an opportunity to study management and policy issues in an intergovernmental and intersectoral context. Coursework focuses on developing critical intellectual capacities, sound analytical skills and a sensitivity to the ethical and value concerns that are central to the traditions of the field of public administration. Every TSPPPA master's student also completes a pro bono capstone project for a client of their choosing. Alumni of the MPA program are employed in government agencies at all levels, national associations, public interest groups, research and consulting firms and in the private sector.

Certificates

• Field Advisors: Professor Mary Tschirhart, Professor Michael J. Worth; Professor Jasmine McGinnis-Johnson (On Leave) This 12-credit field is designed for students preparing for careers in the management of nonprofit organizations. Courses encompass the governance, planning, management and evaluation of organizations and programs; strategies for the management of fundraising programs, charitable foundations and venture philanthropy; the role of advocacy organizations; international non-governmental organizations; and, policy issues related to the nonprofit sector and philanthropy in the United States and internationally. Note that students in this field of concentration may also obtain a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management concurrently with their master's degree, essentially double counting the 12-credits toward both the MPA or MPP and the certificate. Certain limitations apply. See the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management page and contact Professor Michael Worth for more information. FIELD OF STUDY COURSES AND REQUIREMENTS The Nonprofit Management Field of Study requires that students complete twelve (12) credit hours in designated courses. The field has two required courses and two elective courses. Required Courses (2 courses, 6 credits): PPPA 6031 Governing and Managing Nonprofit Organizations PPPA 6032 Managing Fundraising and Philanthropy OR PPPA 6033 Nonprofit Enterprise Elective Courses, Trachtenberg School (2 courses, 6 credits) Students much choose two of the following courses (6 credits) PPPA 6016 Public and Nonprofit Program Evaluation PPPA 6032 Managing Fund Raising and Philanthropy (If not taken as a required course) PPPA 6033 Nonprofit Enterprise (If not taken as a required course) PPPA 6034 Managing Nonprofit Boards PPPA 6053 Financial Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations PPPA 6055 Contracting Out and Public-Private Partnerships A relevant special topics course offered by TSPPPA, approved by a field advisor PPPA 6058 International Development and NGO Management PPPA 6063 Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact Investing PPPA 6068 Leading Diverse and Inclusive Organizations Elective Courses, Other GW Schools (Students may choose 1 course, 3 credits from GW schools other than TSPPPA. The course must be relevant to nonprofit management as well as the student's interests and goals. Courses outside TSPPPA must be approved by a field advisor and no more than 3 credits can be counted toward the field of study. As examples, the following have been found to be useful by some students. Some may not be offered in certain semesters): ACCY 6701 Government and Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing SMPA 6270 Advocacy PUBH 6054 Community Engagement and Advocacy MGMT 4900 Social Entrepreneurship that Matters PMGT 6414 Lobbying RELATION TO GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Some MPA or MPP students may have completed nonprofit management courses within their master’s degree program before applying to be dual-enrolled in the Graduate Certificate program. No more than 9 credits prior to enrollment in the certificate program can be applied to their certificate requirements. In other words, master’s degree students should apply and gain admission to the certificate program before registering for a fourth nonprofit course. For further information concerning academic requirements and content of the Graduate Certificate Program, contact Professor Michael Worth, certificate program director and Professor of Nonprofit Management.

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