MARVIN ANDREWS GRADUATE PROGRAM IN URBAN MANAGEMENT
Prerequisites and Program of Study
Students enrolling in core courses must demonstrate minimum competency in statistics and American government. Courses taken to fulfill the competency do not count toward the 42-hour degree program.
Competency in statistics is met with a grade of B or higher in approved courses (PAF 401, POS 401, PSY 230, QBA 221, SOC 390) within the past two years or passing a diagnostic test approved by the MPA Committee. Other courses taken within the last two years may be substituted upon approval of the MPA Director.
Competency in American government is a demonstrated understanding of American government institutions and processes. Students may be required to take an undergraduate class in American government (PAF 300, PAF 340, POS 110, POS 310). In addition, competency in computer use is expected of all students.
Program of Study
The Marvin Andrews
Program consists of nine core classes and five concentration courses.
Core Courses: 27 hours
PAF 501 Public Service Research I
PAF 502 Public Service Research II
PAF 503 Public Affairs
PAF 504 Public Affairs Economics
PAF 505 Public Policy Analysis
PAF 506 Public Budgeting and Finance
PAF 507 Public Human Resource Management
PAF 508 Organizational Behavior
PAF 509 Public Service
Concentration Courses: 15 hours:
PAF 523 City/County Manager
PAF 525 Public Entrepreneurship
PAF 530 Management of Urban Government
PAF 534 Urban Infrastructure
Approved Urban Management Concentration Elective
Up to six students will be admitted per year. Fellows will complete the program as a cohort, taking the same courses as the rest of the Fellows within their class. Concentration coursework will be offered on a rotating basis with all Fellows, regardless of class standing (year one or year two), enrolled in each concentration course together.
