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233163 - Public Administration (MPA)

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Public Service and Ethics Masters MPA

Application Deadline

Fall: January 15

Contact Information

760 TNRB

801-422-4221

mpa@byu.edu

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Additional Requirements

  • Demonstrated interest in public service

  • Statement of intent

  • Resume

  • Interview

  • Three letters of recommendation (professional or academic). Letters should be from individuals who can speak to the student’s ability to succeed in graduate school best.

  • The MPA program has no required prerequisite coursework. However, we strongly recommend that applicants complete the following undergraduate courses: economics, statistics, and accounting. Students who have taken these classes enter the program better prepared for graduate courses in these areas. Students must also be comfortable with the basic tasks and functions in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

  • Applicants with degrees that have been awarded outside of the US must complete a foreign credential evaluation with IERF and request to have the official report sent electronically to BYU Graduate Studies (before the application deadline) in order to be considered eligible for admission. Please be aware that IERF process can take up to a month to complete.

Admitted students required to:

  • Pass basic preparation course(s) and proficiency exams by July 15. Details provided upon admission.

  • Commitment to not be employed during the first semester of the program.

  • Students are required to attend and participate in all New Student Orientation Activities typically held the week before school starts and may include overnight trip.

Application Deadline: January 15

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

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The preceding does not represent the full range of requirements and opportunities in the program. See professors, academic advisor and career services director for greater detail.

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Title

Quantitative Analysis

Learning Outcome

BYU EMPA graduates are skilled at evaluating programs and policies. They know how to gather data correctly analyze it and employ the analysis to recommend policy and programmatic action in public service organizations.

Title

Communication

Learning Outcome

BYU EMPA graduates effectively convey verbal and written information with the polish and professionalism appropriate for the public service context. They listen to and promote understanding among people with diverse viewpoints.

Title

Public Service Values

Learning Outcome

BYU EMPA graduates demonstrate an understanding of passion for and commitment to public service values including reverence for the dignity and worth of all people and dedication to ethical governance.

Title

Teamwork & Collaboration

Learning Outcome

BYU EMPA graduates know how to leverage the power of a team. They conduct effective agenda-based team meetings and promote mutual accountability with teammates and collaborative partners.