Public Administration Senior Leadership, MPA

public administration senior leadership class

Program Outcomes

To accomplish the program’s mission, Clark University commits to providing an education that prepares students to achieve the following program outcomes:

  1. Ethical Leadership: Graduates will demonstrate ethical leadership skills, applying principles of integrity, accountability, and transparency to address complex public challenges and promote social equity.
  2. Innovative Problem-Solving: Graduates will develop innovative problem-solving skills, using evidence-based strategies to propose solutions to pressing public issues.
  3. Public Service Values: Graduates will embody public service values, advocating for inclusive and equitable policies and practices with integrity and compassion.
  4. Global Citizenship and Responsibility: Graduates will recognize their roles and responsibilities as global citizens, critically examining challenges with integrity and empathy, and advocating for inclusive solutions to promote the common good.
  5. Applied Learning: Graduates will apply theoretical knowledge and gain practical skills through experiential learning opportunities, e.g., internships, fieldwork, and community service.
  6. Effective Communication and Collaboration: Graduates will demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills to achieve common goals and promote positive change.
  7. Lifelong Learning: Graduates will engage in continuous professional development to enhance their skills and leadership in public administration and service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What skills will I learn in public administration senior leadership?
  • Policy and program formulation, implementation, and evaluation
  • Human resources, diversity, and labor relations
  • Decision-making skills and problem-solving techniques
  • Conflict management and conflict resolution skills
Will I get prior learning credit?

We recognize the valuable experience and perspectives that working professionals bring to the classroom. The MPA-SL is a cohort-based, low-residency program consisting of a select group of public sector professionals who learn and interact as a group throughout the program. Accepted students will have three to five years of experience in the public sector.

Prior learning credit will be applied for two courses (Foundations of Public Service and Administration and Change Management) upon completion and approval of Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) portfolio. We will provide guidance to help you with your APL portfolios.

What are courses and residency workshops are available?

Courses

  • Policy Analysis
  • Leading Teams
  • Labor Relations
  • Crisis Management
  • Program Development Evaluation
  • Public Budgeting

Residency Workshop Examples

  • Opioid Response Best Practices – Worcester, MA
  • Disaster Response – Portland, ME
  • Union Management Relations – Concord, NH
  • Cannabis: New Industry, New Challenges – New Haven, CT
  • Change, Challenges, and Complexities – Providence, RI
  • Public Budgeting – Burlington, VT