Public Administration

https://www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/public-administration-mpa/

MPA Program Director

Kimberly Saks, J.D., Ph.D.

CAS Graduate Programs Recruiter/Admissions Counselor

Marisa Eynon-Ezop

Program Faculty
Christopher Douglas (Economics), Adam Lutzker (Economics), Derwin Munroe (Political Science), Kimberly Saks (Political Science), Paula Nas (Economics), Jeremiah Wade-Olson (Political Science).

About the UM-Flint MPA

The Master in Public Administration (MPA) is designed to provide advanced education in public service for those employed in the public or nonprofit sectors, as well as for those seeking entry to careers in these sectors. This interdisciplinary program addresses the educational needs of those with specialized, technical, or liberal arts degrees and those seeking to expand or update their education. The program draws upon faculty and courses in policy, political science, law, health care, economics, and more to provide a well-rounded education for current and future public service professionals. Upon graduation, students are awarded a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Michigan’s nationally recognized Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies.

The program’s curriculum is focused on providing students competency in core areas of public service including public management, policy and program evaluation, budgeting, and analysis. In addition to the core, each student can take a selection of course electives that suits their career goals in the General Program or they can choose from one of the four concentration areas.

The program can be completed as a full- or part-time student. All classes are offered with flexible modalities that allow students to attend in person or online with any of our concentrations.

Program Mission and Assessment

The mission of the Master of Public Administration Program is to provide students with conceptual knowledge, analytical skills and practical experience relevant for administrative positions in public and nonprofit organizations. Focused on problem-solving and with central attention to the implementation of policies, the curriculum is intended to focus students’ attention on administrative processes, conditions, and rules and their implications for the implementation of policy and the provision of services. The Program participates in the University-wide effort to assess its academic programs. Information on assessment plans, including goals, methods and outcomes is available at http://www.umflint.edu/assessment/.

Programs

Public Administration (MPA)