ONLINE master of

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

ONLINE master of arts in

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

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MPA

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from CLU helps you build nationally recognized professional competencies for today’s leader in the nonprofit and government sectors. Through one of four concentrations, you will learn to build sustainable communities through public service, develop strategic innovation for collective impact, hone advanced practices of public finance, or manage and lead in complex systems. Relevant coursework allows for immediate application in the real world.

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Program Length

TUITION

Asynchronous format
Interactive learning platforms
Discussion forums facilitated by world class faculty

Full-time: 13 months*
Part-time: 26 months

*Full-time status (2 courses per term) must be maintained to complete your master’s degree in 13 months.

$19,800

Financial Aid may be available

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Admissions Requirements

MPA admissions requirements:

A completed bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
Submission of university transcripts
Current resume or CV
No GRE or GMAT Required
Minimum 2.5 GPA (provisions acceptance may be granted for GPAs under 2.5)

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Courses

Online Master of Public Administration Courses include:

Public Leadership and Governance
Program Management and Scenario Building
Policy Development and Analysis
Introduction to Public Finance
Urban Sustainability

Civic Engagement and Complex Social Issues
Invitation to Inquiry: Foundations of the Claremont Core®
Strategic Communication: Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Activating the Core: Research Methods
Applying the Core: CLU Capstone

CONCENTRATIONS

Online Master of Public Administration Concentration options include:

Advanced Management and Leadership in Complex Systems

Scenario Planning for Public Administration (3 units)
Technology Tools for Spatial Planning (3 units)

Advanced Practices in Public Finance

Innovative Funding Strategies for Social Change (3 units)
Legal Frameworks for Public Administration (3 units)

Sustainable Communities through Public Service

ChangeManagement in Complex Organizations (3 units)
Building Networks and Coalition Building (3 units)

Strategic Innovation for Collective Impact

Innovative Funding Strategies for Social Change (3 units)
Masterplans and Policy Evolution (3 units)

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of your Master of Public Administration, you will be able to:

Develop strategies to lead a government or nonprofit organization so that it can achieve long term comprehensive and equitable goals.
Assess the political environment (local, regional, national, or global) and develop strategies to achieve specific goals.
Analyze and develop policy alternatives to create and implement impactful public policies.

Facilitate collective action to achieve solutions that respect and include diverse stakeholder perspectives and achieve equitable results.
Integrate ethical, equitable solutions to social, economic, and/or ecological problems across business, government, and civic sectors.

Faculty

A team of professional educators with a wide range of experience in public leadership and civic engagement contribute to your learning environment at Claremont Lincoln University. Here are just a few you may meet:

Manny De La Torre, EdD, Dean of Academic Innovation & Strategic Program Development

Antonia Castro Graham, MPA