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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

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