Program
Mission
To enhance
the qualifications and skills of individuals employed in the public sector
in the South Carolina Lowcountry, to prepare pre-service students for
careers in the public sector, and to prepare all students for the roles
and responsibilities of the administrator in a democratic society. Our
goal is a straightforward one: to provide a comprehensive graduate education
in public administration, public sector management, and/or not-for-profit
administration. To obtain our goal , we offer a rigorous core curriculum
supplemented by the opportunity to examine three cognate areas of study: Arts Management,
Metropolitan Area Public Service Administration, and Non-Profit Adminstration.
The MPA program
at the College of Charleston is designed to provide:
A carefully structured core curriculum which focuses on the major components of modern public management.
A diverse selection of elective courses allows you to develop a program of study suited to your career goals.
Opportunities to learn through various research projects conducted by the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Institute for Urban Affairs and Policy Studies.
A multiplicity of applied internship opportunities are available. You can bridge theories and skills with practical experience!
