Master of Public Administration   ( M.P.A.) Degree Program.

  East Tennessee State University.

• The Program and the Curriculum
• Specializations.
• Admissions Requirements.
• Financial Aid and Housing.
• More Information on the program.
• List of Courses for the degree.
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The Program and the Curriculum

• The Master of Public Management Administration ( MPA ) is a two year course of interdisciplinary study for the preparation of public managers. The MPA program at East Tennessee State University is different than most Master of Public Administration programs because it focuses on local government administration and problems rather than national issues. Official estimates suggest that in 1995, 55.5 percent of civilian government jobs were in local government, about 28 percent were in state government, and about 16.5 % were in the federal government. The Master of Public Administration is designed to prepare you for today's job market, providing both technical skills which will qualify students for entry level jobs in the public sector, and the theoretical understanding which will enable you to master greater levels of responsibilities as the opportunities arise. A total of 36 semester hours is required, consisting of 30 hours of course mix ( 10 courses ), 3 hours of internship, and a culminating report  (3 hours) which explores the theory and practice of public administration.

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Specializations

• The Masters of Public Management program's 30 hours includes 12 hours ( 4 courses ) in a specialization. Areas of Specialization include:

• Planning and Economic Development.
• Public Financial Management.
  
  Graduate certificates are being considered: email for more information.

  The courses in the specialization are taken from both within the public management course offerings and related disciplines, to provide a well rounded, interdisciplinary education appropriate for each student's professional goals. The course options within the specializations allow students to shape their own education and develop the competencies most relevant to their career aspirations.

Admissions Requirements.

• An undergraduate average of 3.0 is desired for admission to the Master of City Management program. A satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination ( GRE ) is also required. Two letters of recommendation, a completed application form, a personal vita form, and essay are additional requirements. Applicants must submit transcripts of all undergraduate work for their applications to be reviewed.

Financial Aid and Housing.

• The College of Business and the school of Graduate Studies have a limited number of available graduate assistantships. There is on-campus housing for married and unmarried students on a space -avaliable basis.

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