Master of Public Administration

https://www.saintpeters.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-of-public-administration/

Donald E. Goncalves, Director, Master of Public Administration Program

A Master's degree in Public Administration is intended to equip students with the knowledge and skills required of successful public servants, non-profit workers, and private sector employees working towards the public good. The program will foster an environment of analysis and critique, while formulating solutions to issues addressed by public servants across all areas of nonprofit, volunteer, private business, and government service.

Program Availability

The courses are offered on a trimester calendar and during the summer at the Jersey City Campus.

Degree Requirements

The degree requires 36 semester hour credits. A capstone course is required and will be taken the final semester of coursework. The purpose of the capstone project is to identify, research, and develop a plan of action to address a community problem.  Students' findings and recommendations will be shared through a formal presentation and research paper.

Advisement

Saint Peter’s University assigns an academic advisor to every candidate. Upon consultation with the Director, students may take up to three classes in Education, Communications, Health Sciences, or Business in order to further develop an area of interest or professional experience.

Time Limitation

Students are expected to enroll continuously until their programs are completed. Students are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress by maintaining the required grade point average and accumulating sufficient credits within the stipulated time frame of five years. By federal regulation, F-1 International students must enroll as full-time students, so their time to completion will be considerably shorter.

Curriculum - Master of Public Administration

Students in the Masters in Public Administration program take classes with their cohort so that they have the opportunity to develop relationships while learning and growing with their peers. The 36 credit program focuses on the skills and knowledge needed for professionals in the field of Public Administration.

Level I
PA-501Intro to Public Administration & Service3
PA-500Executive Communication3
PA-555Public Policy3
PA-520Research and Analytic Methods3
PA-530Public Sector Finance and Budget3
PA-510Ethics and Society3
Level II
PA-550Quantitative Methods for Public Admin3
PA-560Community Organizing and Development3
PA-535Political Economy3
PA-570Managing Information Technology3
PA-580Capstone Project3
PA-540Management and Conflict Resolution3
Total Credits36