Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Public Finance and Budgeting
Walden University
Description
Walden University's online Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Public Finance and Budgeting degree program was created for those individuals who are looking to gain the in-depth knowledge that is needed for advancing your career and to meet the increasing need for public sector professionals as you gain the skills to translate public policies into effective programs and projects.
Throughout the course of this online MPA degree program, students will participate in a number of public finance and budgeting that will cover topics, such as:
- Ethics and Social Justice
- Organizational Management and Leadership
- Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector
- Human Resource Management: Building a Capable Workforce
- Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination
- Public Policy Analysis
- Applied Research and Evaluation Methods
- Public Policy and Finance
- Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector
Included in this program is an in-depth look at mico- and macro- economics models that are implemented in policy formation and the complex role that is needed for policy formation and the role of public finance in the process.
This online MPA program instills in its students the knowledge of how budgets and financial reports are created and analyzed as well as an understanding of applying economic financial and fiscal concepts to case studies and current events.
Prepare to advance your career and to meet this increasing need for public sector professionals as you gain the skills to translate public policies into effective programs and projects. International themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework will broaden your perspective of public service.
Walden's M.P.A. program can be completed in less than two years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.
All applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Accreditation Information
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
