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Learn 100 percent online from the center of public administration and policymaking. The online Master of Public Administration and Policy (MPAP) combines our nationally recognized and NASPAA-accredited Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) and Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) degree programs into one foundational, highly marketable credential.
Public administration and policy career prospects are strong, specifically in the areas of policy analysis and program evaluation. American University’s online MPAP prepares you to lead in positions across government and the private and non-profit sectors—jobs requiring strong analytics, creativity, communication, leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
To further assist you during this challenging time, AU has waived the GRE/GMAT requirement through Fall 2021.
PUAD 612: Introduction to Public Administration & the Policy Process
PUAD 626: Legal Issues in Public Administration
PUAD 606: Foundations of Policy Analysis
PUAD 630: Public Managerial Economics
PUAD 633: Budgeting and Financial Management
PUAD 660: Quantitative Methods
PUAD 661: Foundations of Program Evaluation
PUAD 684: Organizational Analysis
PUAD 665: Managing Human Capital Assets
PUAD 650: Leadership in a Changing Workplace
PUAD 617: Project Management
PUAD 688: Policy Practicum
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:
Master of Public Administration and Policy Careers
Public administration and policy career prospects are strong, specifically in the areas of policy analysis and program evaluation. Graduates of American University’s online Master of Public Administration and Policy master both disciplines, gaining a distinct advantage in the competitive job market. American University’s online MPAP prepares you to lead in positions across government and the private and non-profit sectors—jobs requiring strong analytics, creativity, communication, leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
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