Public Administration - Kaplan University

Public Administration from Kaplan University is a Online Master Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The public sector needs strong, educated leaders who can make decisions that make a difference. Kaplan University ?s Master of Public Administration is designed to help practicing and aspiring administrators develop the skills and techniques needed to provide leadership in a wide variety of public service fields.* The program focuses on teaching you management and decision-making skills; knowledge you need to become a successful leader in the public sector. Program Highlights The core curriculum teaches you how to evaluate, implement, and manage policy and spans diverse topics including public administration and management, ethics and leadership, budgeting and the administration of public funds, strategic planning, and applied research. Additionally, the program offers you the flexibility to pursue a general Master of Public Administration or to focus on an intensive study area in health care management, governmental management, or criminal justice. The Master of Public Administration emphasizes: Public Value: Apply knowledge of practice in public administration to make effective decisions that create public value in diverse and dynamic situations Ethical Decision Making: Evaluate the social and ethical implications of decisions made in the public interest Innovation: Innovate to address issues and opportunities in the public sector Knowledge Base: Evaluate theoretical foundations, current knowledge, and trends in public administration and public service Finance: Apply financial knowledge to make sound and ethical decisions in the public interest Diversity: Assess cultural, individual, and role differences of constituents and stakeholders Leadership: Apply principles of leadership to shape change and improve the governance and management of public policy Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.