Knowledge of Public Administration
Knowledge of Public Administration
Students in the Master’s of Public Administration program at San Francisco State University are required to prepare a portfolio that includes evidence from academic classes, internships, and a culminating experience project demonstrating their competence in Public Administration. I have successfully completed the course requirements for SFSU’s MPA and below is a showcase of knowledge, skills, and abilities that I have acquired in public administration.
Core Requirements
Essential Theories and General Skills
PA 700 Introduction to Public Administration and Public Policy
PA 705 Research Methods and Data Analysis I
PA 706 Research Methods and Data Analysis II
PA 710 Microeconomic Analysis for Public Administration
PA 715 Policy-Making and Implementation
Essential Management Skills
PA 720 Managing Organizational Behavior
PA 725 Managing Human Resources
PA 730 Managing Budgets in the Public Sector
Culminating Experience Requirement
PA 800 Capstone Course
Electives (3 courses required plus emphasis)
PA 760 Diversity in Public Organizations
PA 762 Leadership in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors
PA 775 Program Evaluation
PA 749 Management of NGOs in an International Context
Measure |
Evidence |
Core Public Administration Knowledge |
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Knowledge About Specialized Subfield of Public Administration |
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Knowledge about the Public Policy Process |
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Knowledge about the Political Institutions |
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Knowledge about Organizations |
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Knowledge about Economic Institutions and Concepts |
Cost Benefit Analysis on Higher Education (Microsoft Word and Excel) |
Knowledge and Understanding of Ethics and Issues |