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RECOGNIZED
PROVEN
RESPECTED
MARKETABLE
FLEXIBLE
Wazhma Khalili
Alumna
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
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FLEXIBLE / AFFORDABLE / VALUABLE
OUR MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) PROGRAM
PROVIDES YOU THE CRITICAL EXPERTISE NEEDED TO ADVANCE
IN A FIELD THAT IMPACTS MILLIONS OF LIVES.
Your ability to succeed goes hand-in-hand with your ability to manage and execute policies, projects, and programs with
focus on important issues within an organization and in society. At Strayer University, we’ll prepare you to achieve success
within any mission-based organization, whether your goal is to protect and empower citizens or connect youth and adults
to enriching opportunities. In the public and non-profit sectors, you’ll explore social, economic, and political frameworks.
Get the big picture and specific skills you need for successful management. Give yourself the career advantage.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn ins and outs of government and the non-profit world, with an emphasis on public perception and practical know-how.
Coursework prepares graduates for management in all levels of government (federal, state and local), non-profit and
non-governmental organizations (NGOs), trade associations, political parties, and consulting firms. Specific roles may
include program administrators, public managers, analysts, legislative and urban planners, and information specialists.
Explore the history of the field and the socio-political
context of its formation.
Examine the structure, functions, and processes of the
executive branch agencies of national, state, and local
governments, and of the non-profit sector.
Analyze the size and scope of the non-profit sector, and
explore the similarities and differences between the
non-profit and public sectors.
Survey organizational and management practices, and apply
efficiency and accountability concepts to public and non-profit
administration.
Learn to effectively write, analyze, and evaluate
policies and programs.
Develop communication skills, including the effective
use of technology.
Develop the ability to manage organizational processes
ethically and responsibly.
Examine public budgeting and finance, including
performance-laden budget reforms, governmental
accounting, debt management, and financial reporting.
Analyze elements, factors, and processes that give rise to
effective executive and managerial leadership.
Explore the theory, concepts, research, and practice
in conflict analysis and resolution.
Examine models, methods, processes, and concepts of
public policy analysis, and develop skills in applying
analytical techniques.
Examine methodologies for designing evaluation
studies, collecting data, and analyzing and disseminating
evaluation findings.
Analyze basic principles and functions of personnel
administration in public service, including roles of personnel
management, recruitment, placement, wage and salary
management, diversity staffing, training, and retirement.
COURSE OF STUDY
Master of Public Administration
Area I-Core Component
CIS
ECO
MAT
500
550
540
Area II-Major Component PAD 500
PAD 505
PAD 510
PAD 515
PAD 520
PAD 525
PAD 530
PAD 540
PAD 599
13.5 Credit Hours
Information Systems for Decision-Making
Managerial Economics and Globalization
Quantitative Methods
40.5 Credit Hours
Modern Public Administration: Managing
Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Public Budgeting and Finance
Politics, Policy and Ethics in the Public Sector
Leadership and Conflict Resolution
Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Public Personnel Management
International Public Administration
Public Administration Capstone
Minimum Total Quarter Hours Required
for Completion
54.0
All courses are 4.5 credits.
Programs and concentrations vary by state. For more information about what is
available in your state, contact an Admissions Representative.
Accreditations and Approvals
STRAYER UNIVERSITY IS ACCREDITED
BY THE MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION
ON HIGHER EDUCATION an institutional
accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of Education and the Council for
Higher Education. Middle States Commission on Higher Education,
3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000)
ON CAMPUS,
ONLINE,
ON YOUR SCHEDULE.
For a 120-year-old university, we’re pretty forward-thinking.
With 100 campuses spread across 25 states, we’re just about
anywhere you look. And we offer convenient class times to fit
your busy life – including evenings and weekends. You can even
jump on your laptop or access Strayer’s mobile app, to participate
in online classes wherever you are.
Whether you prefer learning online, on campus, or even both,
a Strayer education prepares you for the future by allowing you
to earn your degree on your schedule.
Go to strayer.edu to find a convenient
campus location near you.
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT? CHECK.
Just like pursuing higher education, finding a job can often require hours of
preparation and research – and a little support can go a long way. Our University
Career Center (UCC) offers a number of proven and go to market resources
designed to meet your career needs and boost your professional development –
giving you an edge over the competition. No matter what your career path is, we’re
here to help every step of the way.
With free Microsoft software and discounted HP hardware,
you’ll be able to save hundreds of dollars using Strayer’s Tech Pack.
Strayer’s convenient mobile app allows you to participate in classes, find a campus,
connect in social media, get help and more. It’s available for Apple and Android,
and a must-have for any Strayer student.
Program availability varies by state and campus. Please visit www.strayer.edu for program availability. For disclosures regarding Strayer University’s academic programs, please go to www.strayer.edu/academic-program-information. Students may be
required to take courses in an online format in order to complete a degree program. In Ohio, Associate of Arts degree programs are called Associate of Applied Business. Transfer of Course/Degree Credit to Other Institutions in Arkansas: The student should
be aware that these degree programs may not transfer. The transfer of course/degree credit is determined by the receiving institution. Certified to operate by SCHEV. Ohio registration numbers: 08-09-1877B, 08-09-1878B, 08-09-1879B, 08-09-1880B,
09-05-1898T 10-05-1934B, 10-05-1933B. This institution is approved by the Indiana Board for Proprietary Education, 101 W Ohio St., Ste. 670, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1985, 317.464.4400 Ext. 138. For licensure and certification information, please go to
https://icampus.strayer.edu/student-services/student-consumer-information/licensed-careers. Strayer University is authorized for operation by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, 431 East Adams, 2nd Floor, Springfield, IL 62701-1404, info@ibhe.org.
GET A BETTER IDEA OF WHAT’S AHEAD.
You already know your goals, but may need a better idea of how much it could cost to reach them. These charts are designed
to provide you with a general overview of tuition, and the amount of time it could take to earn your degree. Since every Strayer
student brings their own unique experience, your costs and time to completion can vary depending on things like transferable
credits, loans, grants, scholarships, even life experience. For a clearer breakdown of your Strayer education, start by reviewing
the charts below. Then begin your Personal Education Plan for a more in-depth look.
IF YOU ARE:
NUMBER OF CLASSES
TIME TO GRADUATE
Full-time
2 or more classes per quarter
1.5 years or fewer
Part-time
1 class per quarter
3 years
The times to graduate assume that students are enrolled in consecutive quarters. Transfer of college credit, challenge
exams, and other individual circumstances may allow you to complete your degree sooner. Students study at their
own pace and on their own schedule. Normal time for program completion is 4.5 years.
YOU’RE ALREADY QUALIFIED
TO LEARN. YOU MAY QUALIFY
TO SAVE.
There are many ways to cut the cost
on a premium education.
• Federal or private loans
• Grants
• Tuition assistance from your employer
COURSES
REQUIRED
TRANSFER CREDITS
ACCEPTED
QUARTER LENGTH
12
YES
11 WEEKS
COURSE COST
• Military tuition assistance
• Scholarships
$2,325*
*Textbooks and supplies are not included in the tuition rate and must be purchased by the student.
You should allow approximately $150 per course for textbooks and supplies. Does not include the application
fee of $50 or the technology fee of $45.
IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES
TO PLAN YOUR FUTURE.
At Strayer, we understand the thought of pursuing a higher
education can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created the
Personal Education Plan – a step-by-step planner that helps to
provide the estimates and answers to everything you want
to know, instantly. Strayer’s Personal Education Plan will even
answer your questions about tuition, scheduling, graduation dates,
and the most important question of all – “When do I start?”
EARNING YOUR DEGREE IS CHALLENGING.
PLANNING FOR IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE.
BUILD YOUR PERSONAL EDUCATION PLAN TODAY.
Visit STRAYER.EDU to build your education plan
Program Length: Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn
their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend
part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 4.5 years.
On-Time Graduation Rate: 88% of our students who graduated from this program
between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, did so within 4.5 years.
Median Loan Debt: For all students completing this program between July 1, 2011
and June 30, 2012, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:
Federal student loans: $71,900
Private loans: $0
Institutional finance loans: $0
Program Costs: Cost information for Strayer University programs is available
at www.strayer.edu/tuition-and-fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program,
assuming current tuition rates, are $28,820. The total estimated cost for books
and supplies for the entire program is $1,800. Strayer University does not offer
on-campus housing.
Occupations: The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational
Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S.
Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of
Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.
Chief Executives 11-1011.00; General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00;
Legislators 11-1031.00; Transportation Managers 11-3071.01; Logistics Managers
11-3071.03; Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 11-9131.00; Social and
Community Service Managers 11-9151.00; Regulatory Affairs Managers 119199.01; Compliance Managers 11-9199.02; Investment Fund Managers
11-9199.03; Supply Chain Managers 11-9199.04. For more information, please visit:
http://online.onetcenter.org/crosswalk