MPA

Master of Public Administration Degree

Program Objectives and Expected Learning Outcomes

The Master of Public Administration degree prepares the public or private employee for the upcoming policy and procedure changes due to the World Trade Organization (WTO) influence on a global economy. This course provides examples of existing changes and attempts to predict some of the future influences on economic policies and procedures and the use of new technology platforms in preparing their organization or business to compete in the new global market. The course is designed for mid-level or senior level public and private administrators and their potential role in developing strategic business plans in order to compete in the new market.

The expected learning outcomes are as follows:

Students will be exposed to the ever-changing global market trends and new policies and procedures established by the WTO , the International Standards Organization (ISO) and world leaders as they re-tool their administrative functions to align and become competitive in marketing their products. Public Administrators will have to adjust their daily job routines in order to compete with other nations as the global market becomes more automated and the implementation of new information technology. In addition, critical global marketing skills, marketing or policy compliance in order to be competitive and creative in applying new software business applications that will have an economic impact on a business will rely heavily upon the public administrators' skill and knowledge. The course is designed to expose the student to this new information and technology and enhance the public administrator's ability and knowledge to apply at the critical moment the right decision to become proficient in his decision-making process and in promoting the success of the organization or business in a vastly competitive market place.

Students will conduct individual research in a direct or related area supporting his/her professional and/or academic expertise. Course work is designed to help students recognize and define a problem, select a feasibility strategy, utilizing the information gained from the course, for examining an administrative problem and to be confident enough to defend the findings with actual facts and figures provided by researching, analyzing, and selecting the most advantageous policy and procedure(s) as directed by WTO, ISO, and the Laws governing a governmental entity as required for Public Administrators compliance. The student's Master's Internship Committee is responsible for evaluation and feedback to the student as required.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants for the CSU Master of Public Administration must have a:

Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university;

Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale;

Minimum grade point average of. 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on any graduate hours presented for transfer.

A letter of recommendation verifying the applicant has the necessary ability and motivation to complete the program within the allotted time span.

Degree Requirements (60 quarter credit units)
(52601 through 52610 are 5 quarter credit courses, 52611 is a 10 quarter credit class)

	52601	Current Issues in Public Administration
	52602	Public Administration: Political and Policy Implications
	52603	Public Administration: Economic Implications
	52604	Public Administration: Social Issues
	52605	Public Administration: Leadership & Management
	52606	Public Administration: IT Requirements
	52607	Public Administration: Research Methods
	52608	Trade Issues in Public Administration
	52609	Privatization of Public Administration
	52610	Emerging Concepts in Public Administration
	52611	Internship in Public Administration

Graduation Requirements

To receive a Master of Public Administration at CSU, students must complete sixty (60) quarter credit units beyond the Bachelor's degree. Specific graduation requirements for the Master of Public Administration are as follows:

Satisfactory completion of 60 quarter credit units with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher;

Complete all the required courses;

Meet the requirements for earning no fewer than 45 quarter credit units at CSU;

Satisfactorily complete the MPA Internship;

Fulfill all financial obligations to the University.

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