Master of Public Administration

• Overview
• Curriculum Summary
• Course Descriptions
• Course Schedule
• Admission Information

Overview

The Master of Public Administration at Belhaven University equips graduates for increased leadership and management responsibilities within government agencies. Our goal is to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities of public sector professionals and to serve other student who desire careers in public and non-profit organizations.  The program will convey knowledge and develop competencies in public sector management practices, public policy analysis, and public decision-making processes. The program is offered in the evenings to facilitate participation by students who are employed full time and wish to pursue their education. Classes are accelerated and consist of one class meeting per week plus a weekly learning team meeting.

Program Objectives:

Change Yourself

• BUILD on Certified Public Management designation
• UNDERSTAND economic, political, legal, and social issues
• DEVELOP a problem-solving approach to public management and policy analysis
• BECOME A MORE proficient, empathetic, sincere, and compassionate public administer and public servant
• BE PREPARED to meet the needs and challenges of public service

Change Your Life

• REWARDING career in public service
• EXCELLING as a professional with increase advancement opportunities
• INCREASING your earning power
• ATTENDING accelerated adult learning style night classes

Change Your Point of View

• PARTICIPATING in learning teams
• STUDYING of Public Administration through scholarly and applied research
• SHAPING your prospective through classes taught from a Christian worldview

 

Curriculum Summary

Master of Public Administration Courses
Course #	Title	Credit
MPA601	Introduction to Public Administration	3
MPA602	Effective Professional Communication	3
MPA603	Research Methods in Public Administration-Project I	2
MPA606	Human Resources Development and Administration	3
MPA604	Organizational Theory and Behavior	3
MPA605	Principles of Executive Leadership	3
MPA607	Ethics and Society	3
MPA608	Management Research-Project II	1
MPA610	Economics and Public Policy	3
MPA609	Administration of Financial Resources	3
MPA611	Public and Administrative Law	3
MPA612A	Public Policy Analysis A	2
MPA612B	Public Policy Analysis B	2
MPA613	Management Research-Project III	2
	TOTAL	36

 

Course Descriptions

See University Catalogue for course descriptions.

Admission Information

As you apply for admission toBelhaven University, you can use this checklist to assist you in the process. Each item required is necessary to apply, be accepted and register at the university  If you have any questions about admission, contact gradadmission@belhaven.edu or 601-968-8947.

1. COMPLETE the APPLICATION for Admission

• Pay the $25 application fee through the online payment form.
• If you prefer not to fill out the application online, you can download it and mail/fax it in: application for admission
• Baccalaureate degree from regionally-accredited institution of higher learning required.

2.  TRANSFER CREDITS:

• Submit an official transcript from your undergraduate degree granting institution and official transcripts from institutions where you have completed graduate coursework. Up to 6 hours of accredited graduate work may be transferred if a B or better has been earned in each course. A 2.8 cumulative GPA from undergraduate work is required for admission or 9 hours of graduate work with a B in each course. See Transferability of Credit Notice. You may make copies of the transcript request form provided.
• Demonstration of ability to perform graduate level work as exhibited by one of the following:
  • Submission of a score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum acceptable Mat score is 350.
  • Applicants submitting the MAT are also required to have an undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last sixty hours of undergraduate study.
  • Submission of a score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) taken within the last five years. The minimum acceptable GMAT score is 350.
  • Submission of a score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The minimum score is 750.
  • Accumulative GPA of 2.8 on all undergraduate work.
  • Accumulative GPA of 3.0 on all graduate work.

3.  PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION

• Submit two recommendation forms. (Current/former employer must complete one).
• Submit a professional résumé that demonstrates your work experience.
• A letter to the Dean may be submitted voluntarily by the student or may be requested by the admission office if student does not meet minimum requirements for acceptance.
• Your admission representative will work with you to determine what, if any, additional items may be required to present your application package to the Admission Committee.
• A veteran who wishes to be assessed for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a copy of Form DD214 and/or DD295 to Belhaven University.
• Proficiency in the English language, as demonstrated by at least two years of successful academic work at the college or university level in the United States or by a score of 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by ETS. In registering for the TOEFL, note the Belhaven TOEFL code number is 1055. All international students must provide an official guarantee of funds (Affidavit of Support) for the first academic year of attendance. Medical Insurance is also required.

4.  INFORMATION ON EXAM CODES:

• Graduate Record Examinations (GRE): DI Code (3821) has been assigned to the BELHAVEN MPA PROGRAM. Please use this code when requesting GRE test scores for this program.
• Graduate Management Admission Test and Scores (GMAT): Program Code JXZ-LN-30.
• Miller Analogies Test (MAT): *NOTE* The Miller Analogies Test distributes its own recipient codes at the time of testing.

5.  FINANCIAL AID

• Apply for Federal Assistance by filing the Free Application for Federal Assistance (FAFSA) on the Internet at  www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to list Belhaven University as one of the colleges to receive the results of your evaluation. Our code number is 002397. Do not mail the form before January 1 but applying early improves your opportunities for the best aid package.
• Visit the Belhaven University Financial Aid Web Site.

Please return all admission materials above to:

Belhaven University
Office of Graduate Admission
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 266
Jackson, MS, 39202
phone: 601-968-8947
fax: 601-968-5953
gradadmission@belhaven.edu

Belhaven University does not discriminate in the administration of its education policies, applications for admission, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and extracurricular programs. The rights, privileges, programs and activities at Belhaven University are made available to all students who are enrolled regardless of sex, religion, color, national origin, handicap or age.