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apply one of several evaluative frameworks to form
a personal standard for dealing with the dilemma.

· Develop the skills needed to work productively in
organizational teams. Understand the importance of
culture and diversity to organizations. They should
appreciate the need for effective group consultation
and teamwork, within diverse and cross-functional
environments, in accomplishing organizational
goals.

Admission to the Program
Applicants who wish to pursue the MPA degree will submit their
undergraduate transcripts to the Office of the Graduate Registrar
showing that they received a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution. All applicants are required to have a grade point average of
2.5 or better. Students in the MPA program must meet all of the
prerequisite requirements for admission as stated below.

 Students who transfer to the MPA program from other
accredited graduate programs may be allowed to transfer no
more than six credits provided those credits meet the
requirements for course work leading to the MPA degree.

 The minimum prerequisites for students entering the program
shall include undergraduate course work in the following:
1. A course in U.S. Government or Political Science.
2. Principles of Micro and Macro Economics or ECON
598 (combined course work in Micro/Macro
Economics).
3. Course in Computer Science or evidence of computer
literacy.
4. Course in Introduction to Statistics.
5. Course in College Algebra.

 Based upon the judgment of the Chair in consultation with the
public administration program coordinator, applicants holding
certain undergraduate degrees may require additional

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