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Ohio University
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Athens, OH 45701 – 2979
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Online Master of Public Administration Courses

Curriculum Details

36 total credits required

The curriculum for the online Master of Public Administration degree covers key areas, including organizational leadership, public budgeting, research methods, policy analysis, strategic leadership, outcome measurement, program evaluation, public-private partnerships, human resource management and more.  

In this program, you'll take six core courses, three concentration courses and three approved MPA elective courses. Choose from three unique concentrations that tailor your education to your professional aspirations. Online MPA students also have the option to complete the 9-credit, 100% online Project Management Certificate in place of a concentration. With a project management certificate, you'll graduate prepared to manage risk, create timelines, prepare for change and work cross-functionally with diverse teams.  

To finish the program, you'll put together a portfolio capturing your learning experiences through select research and professional papers, and then present the portfolio to a faculty committee.

When you graduate, you will emerge well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the public sector, nonprofit organizations or crisis situations. 

 

Core Courses

All students in the Online MPA are required to take the 15 credit hour core, plus the 3 credit hour MPA 5590:

  • MPA 5140 Organizational Leadership (3 credits)
  • MPA 5860 Public Budgeting (3 credits)
  • MPA 6010 Research Methods in Leadership and Public Affairs (3 credits)
  • MPA 6200 Foundations of Public Administration (3 credits)
  • MPA 6800 Strategic Leadership and Public Value (3 credits)
  • MPA 5590 Measuring Outcomes in Public and Non-Profit Organizations (3 credits)

Plus complete ONE of the 9-credit hour concentration options or the online Project Management Certificate. 

Concentration Courses

Public Leadership and Management Courses
  • MPA 5120 Public Human Resource Management (3 credits)
  • MPA 5830 Data Analytics for Public and Non-profit Managers (3 credits)
  • MPA 5870 Financial Management in Government (3 credits)

Nonprofit Leadership and Management Courses
  • MPA 5660 Strategic Communication and Outreach for Non-Profit Management (3 credits)
  • MPA 5680 Nonprofit Financial Management and Resource Development (3 credits)
  • MPA 5890 Non-profit Leadership and Governance (3 credits)

State and Local Government Management Courses
  • MPA 5870 Financial Management in Government (3 credits)
  • MPA 5900 Special Topics: Civic Innovation and Citizen Engagement (3 credits)
  • MPA 5900 Special Topics: Public Sector Innovation in State and Local Government (3 credits)

Project Management Certificate Courses
  • PM 6100 Project Management I
  • PM 6200 Project Management II
  • PM 6500 Change and Risk Management 

Note: PM Certificate courses must be approved by the MPA director and PM program director. 

Elective Courses

Complete an additional nine hours of approved MPA elective courses.

For more details, see the Graduate Catalog.

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