Outcomes of the Foundation Curriculum
Upon completion of the MPA Program, students should be able to:
- appreciate broader environmental and contextual backdrops
acquire both theoretical and experiential perspectives
leverage technology
understand global cultures and concepts
- understand public policy
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:
- do accounting, financial management, marketing
- do 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