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Cohort Model

The Master in Public Administration program is offered in a cohort format at our Minneapolis Center and other off-campus locations. The program is tailored to meet the scheduling needs of working professionals with evening classes (one night per week), eight-week terms, and online components.
 

Program Requirements / Curriculum

Students in the cohort program are required to complete 48 academic credits (12 4-credit courses).The program is designed to be completed in 2 years. Students join groups of students that start and finish the program together.
 

Core Courses

• Foundations in Public Administration (GPA 8000)
• Professional Ethics (GPA 8010)
• Organizational Theory and Behavior (GPA 8020)
• Public Fiscal Management (GPA 8030)
• Public Policy Analysis (GPA 8040)
• Human Resource Management for Government (GPA 8050)
• Administrative Law (GPA 8061)
• Research Methods (GPA 8070)
• 3 additional courses TBA
• Capstone Skills Development for Government (GPA 8490)

Additional Requirements

• For students with limited economics training: Completion of an economics course is highly recommended.
   
• For students with limited government sector experience: Completion of an Internship (GPA 8494).

Talk to a Faculty Member   William (Bill) Joynes   Associate Professor   Master in Public Administration   (651) 523-2517   Bill Joynes' Biography   Send E-mail to Bill Joynes   "Teaching at the Hamline University Graduate   School of Management provides me an opportunity to reflect upon and discuss with students and colleagues the foundations of my work life. I almost always learn as much as I teach."   Jane McPeak   Associate Professor, Program Director   Master in Public Administration   (651) 523-2799   Jane McPeak's Biography   Send E-mail to Jane McPeak   "Enthusiasm for teaching and learning,     commitment to excellence, depth of experience, and creative problem solving by students, faculty, and staff are just a few of the elements that make the Hamline University Graduate School of Management a great place to work!"   Kristen Norman-Major   Assistant Professor   Master in Public Administration   (651) 523-2814   Kristen Norman-Major's Biography   Send E-mail to Kristen Norman-Major