School of Public Service

M.P.A. in Public Administration

The 48-credit M.P.A. in Public Administration prepares you for a wide range of careers in public sector management, law, and the administration of non-profit organizations. It also provides opportunities for those already employed in public service to improve their administrative skills, pursue a specific area of interest and prepare for increasing levels of responsibility and management.

Twenty-one credits of required foundation courses include: Principles of Public Administration; Organizational Theory and Behavior in the Public Sector; Economic Environment and the Public Sector; Computer Applications; Analytical Methods; Computer-based Management Systems; and The Policy Process in Health Care and Public Administration.

The Advanced Core Curriculum (nine credits) explores various aspects of public sector administration, including: Human Resource Administration, Fundamentals of Budgeting and Finance and Administrative Responsibility and the Legal Environment.

Twelve credits of electives and a thesis complete this comprehensive course of study. Our M.P.A. degree is the only one offered on Long Island that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

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 (9 credits)
PAD 602 Human Resource Administration in the Public Sector
PAD 603 Fundamentals of Budgeting and Finance in the Public Sector
PAD 604 Administrative Responsibility and the Legal Environment in the Public Sector

Specialization (12 credits)
Students select 12 credits from the electives in consultation with an academic counselor.

Capstone Seminars in Public Administration (6 credits)
PAD 707 Thesis Research Consultation
PAD 708 Thesis