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In
Iowa via videoconferencing and media streaming
Prepare
for leadership in public service—whether government,
nonprofit agencies, or private organizations working with
governments. The MPA program has
-- Cutting-edge, research-based information relevant to
public service
--Opportunity to build the skills necessary for tomorrow’s
public leaders
--Flexibility in curriculum and delivery method based on
personal interests and needs
Tailor
the program by selecting an area of concentration
--- eGovernment
and management of information technology – learn how
to leverage information technology to make your organization
more efficient.
---Public Management – master human resources and financial
management skills and develop your leadership abilities.
---Policy Analysis – apply public administration and
public policy concepts to evaluate the effectiveness of
public programs.
The
program totaling 37 credits includes core and methods courses
central to both the theory and practice of public management,
a concentration area for specialization, and a creative
component.
Iowa
State's master of public administration program has received
accreditation from the National Association of Schools of
Public Affairs and Administration. The program is the only
NASPAA-accredited program in Iowa.
Certificate
of Public Management
The
certificate program is designed to improve or refresh your
skills. If you are an active public administrator or have
a graduate degree in another area, this program can add
essential public management skills.
The
15-credit graduate study program includes at least nine
credits from core and methods courses. The remaining six
credits are selected from a list of electives. To enter
the certificate program, you must be accepted into the Master
of Public Administration (MPA) degree program. All courses
taken towards the certificate may be applied to the MPA
without further admissions requirements.
If
you have Adobe Acrobat you may download a pdf
version of a brochure (294 KB) and insert
about the program (78 KB). Files in pdf format can be
viewed using Adobe Acrobat, which is available here
for free.
For
a brochure or more information, contact
Public Administration Program
Department of Political Science
503 Ross Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-1204
(515) 294-3764
e-mail: mpa@iastate.edu
http://mpa.las.iastate.edu
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