Master in Public Administration
Traditional Model

The Master in Public Administration program is offered in a traditional format at our Saint Paul Campus. The program is tailored to the scheduling needs of working professionals by offering evening classes and online components. Students select either full or part-time study.
 

Program Requirements/Curriculum
Students are required to complete 48 academic credits (twelve 4-credit courses) and four Hamline Dialogues. They usually complete the program in 2-4 years; however 7 years is the allowed maximum.

 
Core Courses
• Foundations in Public Administration
• Professional Ethics 
• Organizational Theory and Behavior  
• Public Fiscal Management
• Public Policy Analysis
• Human Resource Management for Government
• Administrative Law
• Research Methods

Elective Courses
Students complete three elective courses. Opportunity for additional depth or breadth is available through a wide range of elective course offerings. You can opt to delve more deeply into public administration areas such as administering local government, managing state and local policy, and public dispute resolution. Or, you can explore topics offered within and across other School of Business programs such as conflict management, nonprofit management, human resource management, or international management.

Final Course
To complete the Traditional Master in Public Administration program, students may choose from one of two final options:
• Capstone Skills Development for Government 
• Master's Thesis 

Additional Requirements:
• For students with limited economics training, completion of an economics course is required.
• For students with limited government sector experience, an internship (GPA 8494) is required.

Complete list of required and elective courses

Dual Degree Option
Students in the Master in Public Administration program may apply to earn a Dual Degree in Public Administration combined with Law, Management, or Nonprofit Management.