Public Management
The Public Management emphasis is designed for those working for or planning to
work for executive agencies of local, state, and federal government; for
private, non-profit organizations; and in government relations units of private
corporations. It provides basic tools of public management, understanding of
the structure and processes of public organizations, and the history and
context of the field of public administration.
Health AdministrationThe Health Administration emphasis
prepares students to function as health administrators in state, local, or
federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies that do
health-related work. Students develop knowledge and skills necessary for
effective public management in the health care area: planning, decision-making,
and managing people, money and programs.
Policy Analysis
The Policy Analysis emphasis is intended to provide the professional staffs of
executive and legislative departments of local, state, and federal governments
with the capability to analyze the effects of a broad range of actual or
hypothetical government policies. It emphasizes the application of economic
analysis and other quantitative and qualitative methods to Alaska and national
policy issues.
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Emphasis provides graduates with the theoretical basis for
management careers in the field of criminal justice. Students develop knowledge
and skills necessary for effective public management: planning and decision-making,
managing people, money and programs. These skills are applicable in a wide
spectrum of employment areas in law enforcement and the criminal justice
system; and prepare graduates seeking to earn a terminal degree in justice
administration.
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MPA Emphasis Areas
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