Master of Arts [M.A] [Management (Public Administration)] From American Public University

The Masters of Arts in Management prepares students to become authentic, transformational leaders capable of managing organizational change and effectiveness. Students will explore leadership and organizational management theories, concepts and practices necessary to become effective visionaries capable of developing strategic initiatives geared toward making an impact on organizations’ human capital, systems and processes.

Topics of study include ethics, organizational management, organizational behavior, human resource management, cross cultural management, and strategic planning. Successful completion of the program prepares graduates for strategic leadership and managerial positions and responsibilities.

Upon completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

• Apply theories and approaches to managing public organizations and administering federal, state, and local levels and evaluate the interpersonal relationships among these levels of government.
• Evaluate positions and issues that intersect the dynamics of politics, policy, economics, administration and management in the public sector.
• Analyze public policy initiatives from political and administrative aspects as to their intentions, achievable aims and outcomes.