Frequently Asked Questions

MASTERS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (MPM)

Graduate Cohort Program 

Q:  What kind of job can I get with this degree?  

A: MPM graduates will be highly employable in organizations across the nation and internationally including the following:

• Chief Elected Official
• City Manager
• Chief Administrative Officer
• Primary Assistant Manager/CAO
• Chief Financial Officer
• Treasurer 
• Director of Health Department 
• Public Works Director 
• Human Services Director
• Public Safety Director
• Police Chief
• Fire Chief
• Economic Development Director
• Planning Director
• Human Resources Director
• Risk Manager
• Purchasing Director
• Chief Librarian
• Superintendent of Parks
• Information Services Director
• Director of Department of Energy
• Director U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Director U.S. Department of Education
• Superintendent of Hospital
• Executive Director of Physician Services
• Vice President of Operations in Hospital
• Director of Finance in Hospital
• Policy Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Program Director for State Department
• Executive Officer for Nonprofit organizations
• Ph. D. Graduate Study
• Law School

• Q: How many classes do I have to take?

  A: You will take a total of 36-39 credits hours or 12-13 courses.

  Q: What kinds of classes will I have to take? You will take class in the following  areas:

  • Track 1: Public Management and Policy: Administrative law, Human Resources, Administrative Ethics, Financial Management, Program Evaluation, Executive Leadership, Public Management, Organizational Behavior, Management Economics and Statistics.
  • Track 2: Health Management: U.S. Health Policy, Health Economics,  Health Service management, Health Planning,  Environmental Health, Administrative law, Human Resources, Administrative Ethics, Financial Management,  Executive Leadership, Organizational Behavior,  and Statistics.

  Q: Can I do an internship with this program?

  A: Yes, you can participate in practicum in public affairs.

  Q:  Can I study abroad with this degree?

  A: No

  Q: Will you help me find a job when I graduate?

  We have a career office that can help you look for a job in addition to other avenues that you may explore.

  Q: Are there student organizations for this degree?

  A: There are several student organizations on campus.