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Traditional Model

The Master in Public Administration program is offered in a traditional format at our St. Paul Campus. The program is tailored to the scheduling needs of working professionals by offering evening classes and online components. Students select either full or part-time study.
 

Program Requirements/Curriculum

Students are required to complete 48 academic credits (twelve 4-credit courses) and four Hamline Dialogues. They usually complete the program in 2-4 years; however 7 years is the allowed maximum.

Core Courses

• Foundations in Public Administration (GPA 8000)

  Professional Ethics (GPA 8010)

  Organizational Theory and Behavior (GPA 8020)

  Public Fiscal Management (GPA 8030)

  Public Policy Analysis (GPA 8040)

  Human Resource Management for Government (GPA 8050)

  Administrative Law (GPA 8061)

  Research Methods (GPA 8070)

Elective Courses

Students complete three elective courses. Elective courses may be taken in one of three areas of interest, or concentrations: Administering Local Government, Managing State and Local Policy, and Public Dispute Resolution. More on the Concentrations>

Alternatively, students may select their elective courses from the Master in Management and Master in Nonprofit Management curricula.
 

Final Course

To complete the Traditional Master in Public Administration program, students may choose from one of two final options:

• Capstone Skills Development for Government (GPA 8490)

  Master's Thesis (GPA 8495)

Additional Requirements

• For students with limited economics training: Completion of an economics course is highly recommended.
   
• For students with limited government sector experience: Completion of an Internship (GPA 8494).
   
• For international students: Completion of Business Communications (GPA 8307). (To be counted as an elective course.)  

Hamline Dialogues Series

Students are required to attend at least four of the Hamline Dialogues over the course of their degree studies.  The Hamline Dialogues Series provides a forum for conversation between distinguished guest speakers, graduate students, faculty, alumni, and the community. Topics discussed are of relevance to all sectors: government, business, and nonprofit. Cross-sector involvement allows for an enriched education and networking opportunities.

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Dual Degree Option

Students in the Master in Public Administration program may apply to earn a Dual Degree in Public Administration combined with Law, Management, or Nonprofit Management. 

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Talk to a Faculty Member   William (Bill) Joynes   Associate Professor   Master in Public Administration   (651) 523-2517   Bill Joynes' Biography   Send E-mail to Bill Joynes   "Teaching at the Hamline University Graduate   School of Management provides me an opportunity to reflect upon and discuss with students and colleagues the foundations of my work life. I almost always learn as much as I teach."   Jane McPeak   Associate Professor, Program Director   Master in Public Administration   (651) 523-2799   Jane McPeak's Biography   Send E-mail to Jane McPeak   "Enthusiasm for teaching and learning,     commitment to excellence, depth of experience, and creative problem solving by students, faculty, and staff are just a few of the elements that make the Hamline University Graduate School of Management a great place to work!"   Kristen Norman-Major   Assistant Professor   Master in Public Administration   (651) 523-2814   Kristen Norman-Major's Biography   Send E-mail to Kristen Norman-Major