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Outcomes of the Foundation Curriculum

Upon completion of the MPA Program, students should be able to:

• appreciate broader environmental and contextual backdrops
• apply both theoretical and experiential perspectives
• leverage technology
• understand global cultures and concepts
• understand public policy practices
• valuate policy outputs
• understand strategic planning and budgeting
• understand basic legal principles affecting all facets of public administration
• understand the worlds of government, profits, and for nonprofits and how they interface
• act with integrity and ethics in all aspects of daily life
• interact with leaders and managers

Track I: Administrative Outcomes

Upon completion of this track, students should be able to:

• understand accounting, financial management, marketing
• understand quantitative analysis
• analyze financial data and prepare operating budgets
• collect data, understand statistical methodology, and analyze statistical data
• evaluate the effectiveness of on-going programs
• understand the concepts underlying the use of scarce resources

Track II: Organizational Leadership Track Outcomes

Upon completion of this track, students should be able to:

• solve problems creatively
• negotiate and bargain effectively
• lead, motivate, and empower others
• bring people to consensus
• prepare a strategic plan
• facilitate a visioning process
• communicate effectively in listening, speaking, and writing
• understand how leadership style affects the outcomes of policy implementation
• understand the importance of community leadership/trusteeship