This concentration has an additional program competency of demonstrating decision making ability in public policy and administration in a wide variety of industries, both public and private. To fulfill the requirements for the M.S.M. with a concentration in Public Administration, students must complete an 18-credit hour Business Management core, a 12-credit hour concentration, plus two 3-credit electives. While some course sequencing is necessary, the program is designed to permit students to complete requirements at their own pace.

In addition to the University?s graduate graduation competencies; students will have an advanced level of applicable knowledge in the following areas as appropriate to one?s field of study:

  • Apply contemporary leadership and management models and theories.
  • Apply change frameworks and models.
  • Apply legal principles to guide professional behavior and decisions.
  • Articulate personal values and goals as guideposts for professional behavior.