工商管理硕士 / MPA计划

The 工商管理硕士 / MPA dual degree 程序 is designed for those whose interests or career objectives are focused on both the public and private sectors of the economy.

Designed for both new and current working professionals, the 工商管理硕士 / MPA dual degree 程序 prepares 学生 for managerial roles in the public and private sector. The demands on the public sector in the current economy require public administrators to be knowledgeable not only on public policy issues and regulations, but also possess the necessary skills to efficiently manage personnel, 对财政负责, 有效沟通. 类似的, private sector professionals must understand the implications of operating a business within the domestic and international communities while being cognizant of local, 联邦, 以及国际法规.

This dual degree 程序 requires at least 60 credit hours of coursework, with a minimum of 21 credits in business and 21 credits in public administration. Students who have not completed significant undergraduate coursework in business may be required to complete up to 15 additional credits in this 程序. Courses in the 工商管理硕士 程序 cover key foundational business principles in finance, 会计, 市场营销, 管理, 经济学, 和统计数据. Public administration courses cover a variety of topics in city 管理, 人事与劳动关系, 以及社区临床服务, 等. 节目快结束的时候, all dual degree 学生 must choose to do either thesis or capstone research project courses.