克利夫兰州立大学

The Master of Public Administration program's mission is to advance intellectual and administrative leadership in public administration by preparing students to assume the challenges of public service. Course work gives a diverse student body a foundation in general public administration and specialized skills grounded in one of the program's areas of expertise. It also helps students to discover, construct, interpret, and disseminate knowledge and understanding about the practice of public affairs. The MPA program also serves the Northeast Ohio region, including the professional community, by extending intellectual resources and applying knowledge.

The MPA program has built this mission on a commitment to nationally recognized excellence in public administration education and research, to the development of leadership in government, to public service for solutions to urban problems, and to an enhanced understanding of public policy and management in a global and diverse society. Through its activities, the Master of Public Administration program supports the educational, research, and public-service missions of the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs and Cleveland State University.

The Master of Public Administration program is multidisciplinary, drawing on the faculties of the Monte Ahuja College of Business, the Levin College of Urban Affairs, and the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. The principal objective of the program is to prepare its graduates for administrative positions in government, nonprofit, and public-service organizations. The program provides a broad educational base, as well as specific administrative techniques as preparation for positions carrying administrative responsibility. The program is designed both for in-service students and recent college graduates seeking careers in government and public-service organizations. Most courses are offered in the evening and a few on weekends, allowing students to take classes after work hours.

CAREER INFORMATION

The Levin College- through the Office of Student Services and the faculty- provides a variety of services related to career planning to help students and graduates find employment related to their program of study.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

All students complete a minimum of three courses totaling 12 credit hours in an area of specialization. Areas of specializations are listed below.

PUBLIC & CITY MANAGEMENT

UST 619 - City Management
UST 604 - Leadership, Management, & Organizational Behavior

CHOOSE ONE (4 CREDIT HOUR) COURSE:

UST 504 - Fundamentals of Applied Reasoning
UST 572 - Negotiation and Conflict Management
UST 631 - Law and Public Administration
UST 633 - Budget Policy and Management
UST 635 - Public Sector Information Management
UST 690 - Urban Internship
UST 771 - Political Philosophy and Public Administration

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

UST 605 - Regional Theory and Analysis
UST 629 - Economic Development Finance

CHOOSE ONE (4 CREDIT HOUR) COURSE:

UST 504 - Fundamentals of Applied Reasoning
UST 524 - Inequality and Economic Development
UST 622 - Economic Development Policy
UST 626 - Workforce Development
UST 690 - Urban Internship

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

UST 550 - Fundamentals of Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
UST 656 - Adv Topics Nonprofit Mngmt

CHOOSE ONE (4 CREDIT HOUR) COURSE:

UST 504 - Fundamentals of Applied Reasoning
UST 510 - Proposal Writing
UST 604 - Leadership, Management, & Organizational Behavior
UST 650 - Financial Administration and Control of Nonprofit Organizations
UST 651 - Fundraising and Revenue Generation