Master of Public Administration: Analytics

The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Analytics program at Stuart School of Business delivers a rigorous, applied curriculum focused on developing our students’ skills and expertise in analytics, management, and public policy so they graduate with a solid foundation for career advancement. In today’s data-driven environment, managers in high-performing organizations in every sector—business, government, and nonprofit—need to be able to analyze and interpret data and then use that information to implement policies, operations, and programs.

Students develop strategic management skills, such as planning, leadership, policy implementation, and financial resource management, that are critical to the success of any organization. They learn how to use industry-leading analytics techniques to turn data, rigorous program evaluation studies, and statistics into actionable insights that can be used to improve the effectiveness of public and nonprofit programs and policiesThe M.P.A. employs contemporary tools for achieving success in non-profit management, administering public policy, and thinking strategically. The program exposes students to subject matter experts from across the Stuart School of Business.

Curriculum

Core Course Requirements (24)
PA 501Introduction to Public Administration3
PA 532Public Financial Optimization and Management3
PA 551Public Infrastructure Management and Financing3
PA 568Optimization in Policy and Administration3
PA 580Policy Forecasting and Evaluation 3
PA 581Policy Economic Modeling and Design3
MBA 504Analytics for Decision Making3
MBA 505Microeconomics and Game Theory3
Electives (6)
Choose two elective courses6
Organizational Behavior 3
Managerial Communications3
Information Technology in Public Administration3
Human Resource Management3
Financial Management in the Nonprofit Sector3
Performance Measurement 3
Project Management3
Social Entrepreneurship3
Urban and Regional Development3
Energy and Environmental Policy3
The Nonprofit Sector3
Social Capital and the Community3
Visual Analytics - Data Analytics & Visualization3
Predictive Analytics3
Total Credit Hours30