School of Public Service

Master of Public Administration with concentration in Nonprofit Management

Plan of Study

Foundation Courses (21 credits)
MPA 501 Principles of Public Administration
MPA 502 Organizational Theory and Behavior in the Public Sector
MPA 503 Economic Environment and the Public Sector
MPA 504 Computer Applications
MPA 505 Analytical Methods
MPA 506 Computer-based Management Systems
MPA 507 The Policy Process in Health Care and Public Administration

Advanced Core Courses (15 credits)
NPM 650 Introduction to Nonprofit Management
NPM 651 Fundraising and Development in Nonprofit Organizations
NPM 652 Human Resource
NPM 653 Financial Management in Nonprofit Organizations
NPM 654 Legal, Ethical and Governance Issues in Nonprofit Organizations

Specialization (6 credits)
Select (2) of the following:
MPA 701 Managerial Communications
MPA 708 Work, People and Productivity
MPA 713 Grant Writing and Administration
MPA 721 Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation Strategies

Capstone Seminars in Health Care Administration (6 credits)
NPM 707 Thesis Research Consultation
NPM 708 Thesis