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University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Contact Information:
Aaron Redman
Department of Public Administration & Policy
MPA Associate Director
University of Georgia
School of Public and International Affairs
The University of Georgia - 204D Baldwin Hall
355 South Jackson Street
Athens
Georgia 30602
United States
Northern America
Americas
https://spia.uga.edu/degree/master-of-public-administration-mpa/
University of Georgia
Fax: 706-583-0610
1. MPA Socialization Seminar (1 semester credit hour) PADP 6980 Socialization Seminar 2. Public Management Core (15 semester credit hours) PADP 6910 Public Administration and Democracy PADP 6920 Public Personnel Administration PADP 6930 Public Financial Administration PADP 6950 Economic Foundations of Policy Analysis PADP 6960 Public Management 3. Research Methods Sequence (6 semester credit hours) PADP 7110 Research Methods in Public Administration PADP 7120 Data Applications in Public Administration 4. Elective Courses (18 semester credit hours) 5. Internship 6. Capstone Paper and Portfolio (1 semester credit hour) PADP 6990 Capstone Paper and Portfolio
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College or Department: School of Public & International Affairs
Department Information: The MPA program at the University of Georgia strives to be a leader in educating and inspiring students for managerial and analytical careers in public service. Through instruction by leading scholars, engagement with policy and management problems in the field, and service opportunities within the community, MPA students are prepared for professional careers in government and the non-profit sector, advancing the values of ethics, accountability, and inclusion in democratic governance.
The mission is fulfilled by educating and inspiring students for careers in management, administration, and policy analysis in government and nonprofit organizations domestically and abroad. The program produces leaders with a wide range of analytic, communicative, and managerial abilities to meet the demands of contemporary public and nonprofit sectors. The MPA curriculum encourages within students the development of the intellectual capacities and professional skills necessary for the successful performance of critical public service jobs. The program accomplishes these goals by contributing to the advancement of the public administration and policy field through teaching, research, and public service. The program also creates an awareness of and sensitivity to ethical concerns and accountability issues within the public service arena.
Degree: Master of Public Administration
Title: MPA