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Evidence clearly indicates that in the State of Maryland, we can anticipate a
larger number of adult students seeking advanced degrees and various types of
certifications offered in evening school programs at institutions of higher
education.

Even though the MPA degree program targets adult professionals, it is open to
all individuals who meet the requirements for admittance.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop leaders and managers in the fields of management,
marketing and public administration. We are dedicated to building character,
humility and ethical behavior among our students. Our faculty emphasizes to
students the importance of acquiring the ability to be flexible, adaptable and
creative as professionals entering a constantly changing workforce in a rapidly
changing global marketplace.

Learning Goals Statement

In the Master of Public Administration Program, graduates of the college should
be able to:
• Understand the political, economic, and social context of public
administration. Conceptualize a complex issue into a coherent,
persuasive written statement or oral presentation. Graduates should
understand the importance of effective communication in an
organization. They should be information literate able to develop well-
written, persuasive business reports, memos, and letters; to make
effective oral presentations; and to explain and interpret findings and
conclusions, justify a conclusion or recommendation, and organize
ideas into a coherent train of thought.
• Acquire and use analytical tools and skills for evaluating information,
solving problems, and making sound decisions; in other words, be
information literate. They should be able to recognize when they face
an ethical dilemma and to apply one of several evaluative frameworks
to form a personal standard for dealing with the dilemma.

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