The core program combines the theory and practice of public administration, public finance, human resource management, quantitative and qualitative research, and a thorough grounding in intergovernmental relations. The program offers three tracks: Public Administration (government), Nonprofit Management, and International Public Management.
Core
The core program combines the theory and practice of public administration, public finance, human resource management, quantitative and qualitative research, and a thorough grounding in intergovernmental relations. The program offers three tracks: Public Administration (government), Nonprofit Management, and International Public Management.
Program Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (21 credit hours) | ||
| PAD 500 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY | 3 |
| PAD 601 | PUBLIC BUDGETING | 3 |
| PAD 640 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PAD 646 | STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PAD 680 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PAD 681 | DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION | 3 |
| PAD 735 | PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| Select one of the following tracks: | 12 | |
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Public Administration Track
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Nonprofit Management Track
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International Public Management Track
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| Master's Project (3 credit hours) | ||
| PAD 690 | MASTER'S PROJECT (by advisement) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Tracks
Nonprofit Administration
The Nonprofit Administration Track prepares students to effectively plan, develop, manage, evaluate and lead nonprofit programs.
Public Administration
The Public Administration Track includes courses in administrative law, comparative public administration, public policy, and other topical courses designed to prepare students for a career in public service.
International Public Management
The International Public Management Track is designed to prepare students for careers with international non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and government agencies working in the international arena.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course (3 credit hours) | ||
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PAD/ECO 515
|
NYS GOVERNMENT AND BUDGET | |
| or | ||
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PAD 607
|
CITY AND COUNTY MANAGEMENT | |
| or | ||
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PAD 608
|
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS | |
| Select three from the following: | 9 | |
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PAD 501
|
COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | |
|
PAD 502
|
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW | |
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PAD 505
|
INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | |
|
PAD 540
|
U.S. PUBLIC POLICY | |
|
PAD 587
|
TOPICS COURSE (1-4) | |
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PAD 588
|
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP (1-6) | |
|
PAD 590
|
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3) | |
|
PAD 606
|
DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY MANAGEMENT | |
|
PAD 609
|
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING | |
|
PAD 688
|
LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | |
|
PAD 700
|
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE POLICY | |
|
PAD 701
|
ADMINISTRATIVE ETHICS | |
|
PAD 704
|
HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN POLICY | |
|
PAD 712
|
MANAGING PROGRAM EVALUATION | |
|
PAD 715
|
SURVEY METHODS AND DESIGN | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course (3 credit hours) | ||
| PAD 604 | NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE | 3 |
| Select three from the following: | 9 | |
|
PAD/ECO 515
|
NYS GOVERNMENT AND BUDGET | |
|
PAD 505
|
INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | |
|
PAD 540
|
U.S. PUBLIC POLICY | |
|
PAD 587
|
TOPICS COURSE (1-4) | |
|
PAD 588
|
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP (1-6) | |
|
PAD 590
|
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3) | |
|
PAD 603
|
NGO MANAGEMENT & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | |
|
PAD 606
|
DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY MANAGEMENT | |
|
PAD 609
|
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING | |
|
PAD 647
|
THE NONPROFIT AND VOLUNTARY SECTOR | |
|
PAD 648
|
NONPROFIT GRANTS MANAGEMENT AND FUND DEVELOPMENT | |
|
PAD 688
|
LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | |
|
PAD 701
|
ADMINISTRATIVE ETHICS | |
|
PAD 712
|
MANAGING PROGRAM EVALUATION | |
|
PAD 715
|
SURVEY METHODS AND DESIGN | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course: | ||
|
|
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE or COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION |
3 |
| Track Electives - Select three courses from the following list (9 Credit Hours) | 9 | |
|
PAD 501
|
COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | |
|
PAD 505
|
INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | |
|
PAD 587
|
TOPICS COURSE (1-4) | |
|
PAD 588
|
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP (1-6) | |
|
PAD 590
|
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3) | |
|
PAD 603
|
NGO MANAGEMENT & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | |
|
PAD 606
|
DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY MANAGEMENT | |
|
PAD 609
|
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING | |
|
PAD 700
|
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE POLICY | |
|
PAD 704
|
HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN POLICY | |
|
PAD 712
|
MANAGING PROGRAM EVALUATION | |
|
PAD 715
|
SURVEY METHODS AND DESIGN | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
SUNY Buffalo State's MPA is a NASPAA accredited degree program.