Frequently Asked Questions

MASTERS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (MPM)

  v  What kind of job can I get with this degree?  

     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

v   How many classes do I have to take?  You will take a total of 36-39 credits hours or 12-13 courses.

 

v  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.

 

 

v  How many students will be in my classes? In most cases you will have 15-25 students in each class.

 

v  What are faculty qualifications? Ninety-eight percent hold a Ph.D. and the remaining two percent hold J.D. or are adjunct faculty who are specialized professionals.

 

v  Can I do an internship with this program? Yes you can participate in practicum in public affairs.

 

v  Can I study abroad with this degree? No

 

v  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.

 

v  Are there student organizations for this degree? There are several student organizations on campus.

 

v  How can I get in touch with my professor? By telephone, email or office visit.

 

v  Do I get an advisor to help me schedule classes? The  Director of Graduate Programs could help you plan your studies in PAHM.