The program leads to the professional degree of Master of Public Administration. It provides pre-service students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective administration of local, state and federal government agencies and of nonprofit organizations. It also offers mid-career administrators and professionals in public service an opportunity to improve their management skills and qualifications. For the convenience of students who are employed full-time, all courses are offered in the evening or on weekends.
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Apply computers to public administration problems Requirements for Admission to Classified Standing Minimum requirements for admission to the Graduate Division are outlined in this catalog. No specific undergraduate major is necessary. Preparation must include introductory courses in American government, economics and statistics from an accredited institution. Deficiencies in preparation must be removed before admission to candidacy and before completion of 12 hours of MPA courses. Grades Applicants applying directly after graduating from an undergraduate school, need an overall grade point average of 3.0 in all courses, or in the last 60 units as an undergraduate, or in the major.