Outcomes of the Foundation Curriculum
Upon completion of the MPA Program, students should be able to:
- appreciate broader environmental and contextual backdrops
- apply both theoretical and experiential perspectives
- leverage technology
- understand global cultures and concepts
- understand public policy practices
- valuate policy outputs
- understand strategic planning and budgeting
- understand basic legal principles affecting all facets of public administration
- understand the worlds of government, profits, and for nonprofits and how they interface
- act with integrity and ethics in all aspects of daily life
- interact with leaders and managers
Track I: Administrative Outcomes
Upon completion of this track, students should be able to:
- understand accounting, financial management, marketing
- understand quantitative analysis
- analyze financial data and prepare operating budgets
- collect data, understand statistical methodology, and analyze statistical data
- evaluate the effectiveness of on-going programs
- understand the concepts underlying the use of scarce resources
Track II: Organizational Leadership Track Outcomes
Upon completion of this track, students should be able to:
- solve problems creatively
- negotiate and bargain effectively
- lead, motivate, and empower others
- bring people to consensus
- prepare a strategic plan
- facilitate a visioning process
- communicate effectively in listening, speaking, and writing
- understand how leadership style affects the outcomes of policy implementation
- understand the importance of community leadership/trusteeship