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University of Maryland College Park - School of Public Policy
University of Maryland College Park - School of Public Policy

Contact Information:

Michael Goodhart
Director, Executive and Cohort Programs

University of Maryland College Park - School of Public Policy
Thurgood Marshall Hall
7805 Regents Driv
College Park
Maryland 20742
United States
Northern America
Americas
https://spp.umd.edu/your-education/masters/master-professional-studies-public-administration

University of Maryland College Park - School of Public Policy

Tel: 301-405-6330

The MPS-PA curriculum is a structured, 36-credit sequence of courses that focuses on analytical, decision-making and management skills. The specific curriculum is designed and courses scheduled per cohort, but includes such courses as: PLCY711 Public Management and Leadership PLCY692 Leadership Principles and Practices PLCY699F Ethics of Public Administration PLCY698T Managing Across Sectors PLCY689X Performance Management PLCY640 Policy Analysis and Microeconomics PLCY680 (formerly PLCY699D) Social Identity PLCY752 Managing Differences: Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating Agreements PLCY699G Leadership in Groups & Organizations PLCY790 Project Course PLCY670 Finance PLCY610 Quantitative Aspects of Public Policy

Program Information:

No programs listed.

Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

College or Department: School of Public Policy
Department Information: The Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration (MPS-PA) is a twelve-month professional degree (or twenty-one month if pursued part-time) designed to provide you with the skills, expertise and networks to lead and manage organizations in the public and nonprofit sectors. In course work, you'll gain a strong foundation in the workings of government and policy, learn the frameworks and tools needed to effectively manage people and processes, and develop the skills to lead teams and organizations. Outside of the classroom, our location in the National Capital region provides expansive opportunities to complement your coursework with visits to leading organizations that are working at all levels of policy.

Degree: Master of Professional Studies - Public Administration
Title: Master of Professional Studies - Public Administration

Subject Area: Learn from faculty who are both scholars and practitioners, bringing their real-world experiences and connections into the classroom Establish professional connections within a diverse and motivated group of peers, as you move through the program as a cohort Harness our location between the corridors of the US Capitol and the hallways of Annapolis to learn the art of public administration and government management right where it's happening

College or Department: School of Public Policy
Department Information: The Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration (MPS-PA) is a twelve-month professional degree (or twenty-one month if pursued part-time) designed to provide you with the skills, expertise and networks to lead and manage organizations in the public and nonprofit sectors. In course work, you'll gain a strong foundation in the workings of government and policy, learn the frameworks and tools needed to effectively manage people and processes, and develop the skills to lead teams and organizations. Outside of the classroom, our location in the National Capital region provides expansive opportunities to complement your coursework with visits to leading organizations that are working at all levels of policy.

Degree: Master of Professional Studies - Public Administration
Title: Master of Professional Studies - Public Administration

Subject Area: Learn from faculty who are both scholars and practitioners, bringing their real-world experiences and connections into the classroom Establish professional connections within a diverse and motivated group of peers, as you move through the program as a cohort Harness our location between the corridors of the US Capitol and the hallways of Annapolis to learn the art of public administration and government management right where it's happening

College or Department: School of Public Policy
Department Information: The Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration (MPS-PA) is a twelve-month professional degree (or twenty-one month if pursued part-time) designed to provide you with the skills, expertise and networks to lead and manage organizations in the public and nonprofit sectors. In course work, you'll gain a strong foundation in the workings of government and policy, learn the frameworks and tools needed to effectively manage people and processes, and develop the skills to lead teams and organizations. Outside of the classroom, our location in the National Capital region provides expansive opportunities to complement your coursework with visits to leading organizations that are working at all levels of policy.

Degree: Master of Professional Studies - Public Administration
Title: Master of Professional Studies - Public Administration

Subject Area: Learn from faculty who are both scholars and practitioners, bringing their real-world experiences and connections into the classroom Establish professional connections within a diverse and motivated group of peers, as you move through the program as a cohort Harness our location between the corridors of the US Capitol and the hallways of Annapolis to learn the art of public administration and government management right where it's happening
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