MBA in Business Administration, Public Administration

This accredited online degree combines the worlds of private sector business and nonprofit into one program to help students strengthen highly desired skillsets including leadership, public servanthood, ethics and courage.

Public Administration Emphasis Overview

Are you interested in pursuing your MBA but want to give yourself the advantage of understanding public decision making? UMass Global’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in public administration utilizes GIS technology to investigate the scope of community issues. You will explore how to analyze problems better to develop solutions for public service, government and emergency management needs.

As a student, you will:

  • Evaluate community-facing problems and craft solutions such as programs and policy.
  • Grow as a public servant to become a real-world problem solver.
  • Employ Esri, GIS location intelligence tools to clearly communicate with constituents.
  • Implement the ASPA Code of Ethics throughout the program.

Next Session

Spring II (Mar 6, 2023)

Estimated Tuition

$695/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Online

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University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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    Admission Requirements

    Applicants for this master's degree program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

    • Completed application
    • GPA: Meet 1 of these 4 GPA options for admission
    • Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted
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    Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

    Graduate Level Exams

    This Master’s degree program does not require applicants to take costly exams like the GRE/GMAT. Why? Because we value your professional and life experience. You should get credit for what you already know.

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    MBA Program Curriculum

    • Select 24-36 credits of the following, depending upon waivers:

      24-36
      ACCU 602
      		  Financial Reporting & Analysis

       
      BUSU 610
      		  Data Analysis for Decision Making

       
      BUSU 620
      		  Economic Analysis for Managers

       
      BUSU 630
      		  Business Process Analysis and Innovation

       
      BUSU 650
      		  Corporate Responsibility: Ethics and Sustainability

       
      FINU 607
      		  Financial Management

       
      HRCU 600
      		  Human Resource Foundations

       
      MKTU 605
      		  Marketing Management

       
      OLCU 613
      		  Seminar in Organizational Dynamics

       
      OLCU 615
      		  Leading Organizational Change

       
      OLCU 632
      		  Leadership and Innovation

       
      BUSU 640
      		  Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage Capstone

       
      Core Requirements Subtotal

      24-36
      Electives or Designated Emphasis Area (choose below)

      12
      Total Credits

      36-48
    • PADU 600
      		   Foundations of Public Administration

      3
      PADU 607
      		   Public Policy Analysis

      3
      Select two courses from the following list:

      6
      PADU 608   Governance in the Public Sector

       
      FINU 610
      		   Public Sector Finance

       
      HRCU 612   Human Resources Management in Public Administration  
      Total Credits

      12

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    The MPA program gives the learner what is needed to address real, important, public problems and it dives into what is means to be a successful, innovative & effective government organization.
    Chip M. | Masters in Public Administration 
    The structure of the program was a really good fit for me. After two other attempts to get my MBA – once in the ‘80s and again in 2009 – I was ready to get it done and I did at Brandman* . They have a great program and I would encourage everyone to go for it!
    Terry T. | MBA
    *Brandman University is now UMass Global
    At a time when having a bachelor’s degree is a minimum requirement for most positions in my field, having a master’s degree helps set me apart. It enhances my professional experience and bolsters my credibility as an expert in my field.
    Kristen C. | MPA

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