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Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration

Master of Public Administration

  • ID:BaU10118
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • You must submit complete official transcripts from every college or university attended, regardless of whether or not a degree was completed.
  • Submit a statement of purpose (goals) or career narrative statement as required by the specific school.
  • Provide the required recommendations in support of graduate study.
  • Supply current admission entrance examination scores (EAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, MCAT), as required by the individual school or program. In general, test scores older than five years will not be accepted.

English requirements

  • TOEFL: 79 or higher (iBT), 550 or higher (paper-based)
  • IELTS: 6.5 or higher
  • Duolingo English Test: 95 or higher
  • PTE: 53

Course Information

The Andreas School of Business at Barry University offers a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program.

The MPA Program at Barry University focuses on research and scholarship in the public and nonprofit sectors. Scholarship is the pursuit of knowledge and truth, which resonates with the authentic Dominican heritage of our institution. The pursuit of truth necessitates a steadfast commitment to establishing an inclusive and collaborative society working toward the public good.

Consistent with the Barry University mission, the faculty in the MPA program remains committed to the highest academic standards in graduate and professional education. The MPA curriculum focuses on the public and nonprofit sectors, and other organizations that serve a public purpose. The MPA, considered to be the terminal professional degree for practitioners in the public and nonprofit sectors, identifies and applies traditional and evolving theories and practices (Praxis) in the workplace.

Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program Learning Goals: The MPA program provides students with the theories, principles, and practices of public service, instilling in students a commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and social justice. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Apply research methods and techniques to determine organizational effectiveness

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of public and nonprofit programs
  • Synthesize the concepts associated with ethical behavior and social responsibility that will engage students in a meaningful effort to affect social change and promote social justice
  • Evaluate the administrative and leadership theories and practices to determine effectiveness in the workplace
  • Analyze the rule of law in administrative procedures, and the outcomes of public administration rulemaking
  • Evaluate public planning theories and practices for substantive and equitable change
  • Synthesize, analyze, and apply theories and principles of public administration

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  • Theories, Principles and Practice of Public Administration
  • Research Methodologies
  • Values and Ethics in Public Administration
  • Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation
  • Seminar in Public Financial Administration
  • Seminar in Public Human Resources Administration
  • Leadership in Public Purpose Organizations
  • Public Law and Administration
  • Public Planning and Growth Management
  • Capstone: Applied Project

Elective Courses (6 Credits/Select 2)

  • Nonprofit Administration
  • Productivity Improvement in the Public Sector
  • Public/Private Enterprise
  • Public Policy and Administrative Process

MPA Nonprofit Administration Specialization Track (12 Credits)

Required:

  • Nonprofit Administration

Choose 3 courses from:

  • Philanthropy and Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations
  • Human Resources for Nonprofit Organizations: Board Governance and Volunteer Management
  • Strategic Planning and Budgeting for Nonprofit Organizations
  • Nonprofit Program Evaluation
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