Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (18 Credits)

MNP-502 × MNP-502 Leadership and Management in Public Service in the 21st Century In this course students explore, expand, and improve their personal and practical approach to leadership and management. The course is designed to allow students to analyze major theories and models of leadership, evaluate the effectiveness of these theories in a practical context, and apply various leadership approaches through a case study format. Students also examine, model, and adapt their own personal style and ethics for real-world practical applications. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Apr 2023, Oct 2023, Apr 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Leadership and Management in Public Service in the 21st Century	3
MNP-530 × MNP-530 Human Resource Management for Public Service This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today's organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and current issues such as diversity training, sexual harassment policies, and rising benefit costs are analyzed. Best practices of employers of choice are considered. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Jan 2023, Jul 2023, Jan 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Human Resource Management for Public Service	3
MPL-510 × MPL-510 Research Methods in Public Service This course introduces students to the foundations of research study methods with an emphasis on research in the public sector. Concepts presented include study design and selection, data collection guidelines, and study efficacy. A review of data analysis techniques is also featured along with tips on effective presentation of study findings. Ethical issues in research are reviewed to provide greater understanding of the importance of protecting research participants as well as the crucial oversight role of institutional review boards. Students participate in critical evaluations of existing research to engage course content and demonstrate proficiency in course objectives. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023, Jul 2023, Oct 2023, Jan 2024, Apr 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Research Methods in Public Service	3
MNP-520 × MNP-520 Economic Issues for Public Service Managers This course explores the complex relationship of strategic economic issues within an organization and the organization's interaction with other firms in the industry. The course begins with a brief overview of the basic economics of the firm and uses those principles to drive an analysis of the firm's activities and interactions with other firms. The course examines different market structures to see how overall economic structure affects decision making and interactions; this basic structure will be used to analyze competition with other firms in obtaining resources, setting prices to maximize profits; and reacting to decisions of competitors. The course also examines methodologies for evaluating results and explores ways to use that analysis in making future decisions. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Apr 2023, Oct 2023, Apr 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Economic Issues for Public Service Managers	3
MNP-540 × MNP-540 Finance and Accounting for Managers in Public Service This course is designed to provide the non-accountant or non-financial manager with the knowledge necessary to interact with professionals from those disciplines. The majority of the material draws from the theory and practice of financial management. Sufficient accounting background is provided to enable the student to understand and work with information provided by accounting and finance professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding terms, concepts, and uses of information provided by these functions rather than on the actual performance of the calculations. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Jan 2023, Jul 2023, Jan 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Finance and Accounting for Managers in Public Service	3

NOTE: MPL-510: Research Methods in Public Service should be taken within the first 12 credits of the degree.

Students select one of the following:

MNP-560 × MNP-560 Marketing Management for Public Service This course is an advanced review of the marketing function within businesses and organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding how organizations communicate the value proposition of goods and services, differences between marketing environments, the role of competition, and factors associated with marketing success as part of a firm's overall strategy. Specific attention is given to issues related to the marketing process, trends changing the marketing landscape, growth of marketing information, building and managing brands, and marketing strategy and the ongoing role of ethics. Skills are developed to understand the growth of marketing analytics to inform important decisions as it relates to pricing, promotion, branding, and value creation. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Apr 2023, Oct 2023, Apr 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Marketing Management for Public Service	3
MNP-510 × MNP-510 Project Management in Public Service This course introduces project management from the standpoint of a manager who must organize, plan, implement, and control tasks to achieve an organization's schedule, budget, and performance objectives. Tools and concepts such as project charter, scope statement, work breakdown structure, project estimating, and scheduling methodologies are studied. Students will practice with Microsoft Project software to be able to manage a project from start to deployment. What is a project? How do students manage one? What is the best approach? The course will answer those questions and many more. This is an opportunity to learn the project management fundamentals that can guide a project through a maze of challenges to successful completion. Successful projects do not occur by luck or by chance. In fact, many projects do not achieve their organization's goals. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Jan 2023, Jul 2023, Jan 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Project Management in Public Service	3

II. Concentration (12 Credits)

MSP-520

Community and Economic Development and Leadership

3

Students select three of the following:

MNP-515 × MNP-515 Leading Strategic Change in Public Service Managing organizational change is challenging at the best of times. In today's dynamic fast-paced global environment, change is a constant component of organizational life. Whether the change is simple or complex, organizations must constantly change or die. Leaders need to act as change agents to envision necessary change and effectively lead an organization through a change initiative. This course prepares participants to lead change within a variety of organizational settings. Models for the creation and communication of change plans are examined to develop an understanding of the specific challenges associated with change. The theory and methods for effective implementation of change plans are used to examine the practical realities of change implementation in modern organizations. Note: This course builds upon MNP-502: Leadership and Management in Public Service, although that course is not a prerequisite to MNP-505. While there is some overlap in content between the two, MNP-505 has a far greater emphasis on application and skill development than MNP-502. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Apr 2023, Oct 2023, Apr 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Leading Strategic Change in Public Service	3
MPL-520 × MPL-520 Program Analysis and Evaluation This course is designed to introduce basic concepts of policy and program evaluation. These include needs assessment, program monitoring, stakeholder awareness and influence, and assessing effectiveness and efficiency. Students will examine quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches. Social, political, and ethical contexts of evaluation studies will also be discussed. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Apr 2023, Oct 2023, Apr 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Program Analysis and Evaluation	3
MSP-662 × MSP-662 Practical Grant Writing In this course, students will practice researching, writing, budgeting, and evaluating successful grant proposals. Grant writing ethics are stressed throughout the course. While the concepts covered can be applied to business, individual, and government proposals, this course focuses on philanthropic grants to nonprofit organizations from charitable foundations. Within one week of starting class, students will be required to identify a charitable or government entity and project to serve as a subject for their own proposal. To successfully complete the course, each student will create a proposal that he or she may wish to submit to grantmaking organizations, engage in the process of identifying funders and translating technical program objectives to a lay audience, create meaningful evaluation criteria or program process, and demonstrate how his or her program matches the funder's mission. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Apr 2023, Oct 2023, Apr 2024 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Practical Grant Writing	3

III. Management Elective (3 Credits)

IV. Capstone (3 Credits)

MPL-710

Public Service Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 36