Public AdministrationMaster of Public Administration
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The public administration degree program can help you achieve a career in management for a government, nonprofit or community organization. In the M.P.A. program, you'll study topics such as economic development, privatization, regulatory and public policy, government ethics and more.
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What you'll learn in the M.P.A. program
- Public budgeting and finance
- Public personnel and human resources management
- Economic development, privatization and regulatory policy
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At Lynn, we give students an experiential education. Education isn’t something that only happens within four walls.Mark Luttio, College of Arts and Sciences, adjunct professor
Courses
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This course focuses on assessing and managing nonprofit organizations. It is designed to prepare students and administrators to develop strategic plans, managing fundraising, garner philanthropic support, maintain relations with government and businesses, and plan for changes and trends in nonprofit organizations.
An overview of the methods of inquiry within the framework of applied management theories. Includes a critique of assessment issues in experimental, quantitative-descriptive and exploratory studies. Students design a research project and draft a research proposal that willbe utilized in their culminating graduate project.
A comprehensive study of human resource management in the corporate environment; special emphasis on topics encompassing planning, recruitment, training and development, appraising performance measures, incentive awards, employee benefits, safety and health and creating a high-performance work environment by a team of individuals.
Career opportunities
With your public administration degree, you will have a variety of careers to choose from. Graduates of this program have gone on to work in embassies and congressional offices and on political campaigns.
Career preparation services
We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.
Cost and aid
Estimated cost of attendance
| Fee name | 2023-2024 |
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| Tuition | $650 per credit |
| Fees | $200 |
| Total | $23,600 |
Costs are based on completion of 36 total credits.
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View funding optionsGraduate Application deadlines
| International | July 24 |
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| Domestic | Aug. 7 |
| International | Dec. 12 |
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| Domestic | Dec. 26 |
| International | April 10 |
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| Domestic | April 24 |
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
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| International | July 24 | Dec. 12 | April 10 |
| Domestic | Aug. 7 | Dec. 26 | April 24 |
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