Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The M.P.P. program with a specialization in Public Management and Leadership is designed for aspiring managers of nonprofits and public institutions. The degree program is composed of core courses, a foundation course, specialization courses, and a capstone course. You can choose to take a course on writing a prospectus if you are planning to enter the doctoral program in public policy and administration at Walden University. Specialization courses included in the curriculum are the language of leadership, transformative change in a shared-power world, and the strategic context of public management and leadership.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you are interested in applying to the M.P.P. program with a specialization in Public Management and Leadership, you should have a bachelor's degree and an interest in the public sector, and you should possess above-average communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

To earn Walden University's M.P.P. with a specialization in Public Management and Leadership, you must complete 66 credits. Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Foundations Course

• Foundations for Graduate Study

Core Courses

• Ethics and Social Justice
• Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination
• Governance and Public Policy
• Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector
• Leadership and Organizational Change
• Policy and Politics in American Political Institutions
• Program Evaluation
• Public Policy and Finance
• Advanced Public Policy Methods and Analysis

Specialization Courses

• Strategic Context of Public Management and Leadership
• Transformative Change in a Shared-Power World
• The Language of Leadership
• Choose one of the following:
  • Capstone Seminar
  • Writing a Quality Prospectus

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you complete Walden University's M.P.P. program with a specialization in Public Management and Leadership, you have an opportunity to pursue jobs in relevant fields. Possible employers include nonprofits, government agencies, and public institutions such as universities and hospitals. Job candidates should have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and management skills.

Careers that graduates could pursue include:

• Community college instructor
• Nonprofit manager
• Hospital administrator
• Dean of students

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

You could be interested in continuing your studies and earning a doctorate degree in public policy or leadership. This might give you the opportunity to increase your management and leadership skills while preparing for positions with increased responsibilities. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degree options that graduates could pursue include:

• Ph.D. in Public Policy
• Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis
• Ph.D. in Planning and Public Policy
• Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management
• Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for this program at http://waldendisclosures.com.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.