Master of Arts in Public Administration

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Master of Arts in Public Administration

Our Master of Arts in Public Administration is a program designed to train leaders committed to public service and efficient resource management in an ever-changing world. With an interdisciplinary approach and a solid foundation in public policy, you will acquire the skills needed to address the most pressing challenges.

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Master of Arts in Public Administration

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Learning goals

Demonstrate understanding of the environment in which governmental organizations operate.
Provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge on management of public organizations, including personnel and financial management that are necessary for public officials.
Demonstrate the ability and capacity to become an ethical and effective leader with appropriate communication skills.
Demonstrate understanding of current issues and trends in government administrative settings and provide knowledge on addressing challenges created by those changes.
Prepare, determine, collect, and analyze the evidence appropriate and essential for implementing public service strategies.

Professional perspectives

Our Master of Arts in Public Administration graduates are expert leaders in public policy and efficient management. They stand out for their sound decision-making, effective communication, and commitment to public service. Prepared to tackle challenges in the government and nonprofit sectors, they contribute to the continual improvement of our society.

Program sequence

Strategic Management
Public Administration
Financial and Budget Management for Public Organizations
Political Marketing and Media Management
Strategic People Management
Negotiation of Social Conflicts
Audit and Risk Prevention

Transparency and Citizen Participation
Change Management in Public Organizations
Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation of Public Projects
Digital Government
Government and Public Management Capstone

Faculty

At Carver University, we take pride in having a distinguished faculty team composed of highly qualified professors who are committed to both educational excellence and research. With their extensive backgrounds and experiences, they bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom and to our students.

Angela Pongiluppi
Carlos Villajuana
Christopher Swanson
Daviglem Valera
Edgar Pebe
Joseph Marquette
Marisela Zabala

Melissa Houston
Pablo Aranibar
Roberto Darrigrandi
Alfredo Zamudio
Sara Geller
Pinkas Flint
Daniel Alor

Jorge Muro
Kevin Laura
Rober Aphang
Ernesto Leo
Jorge Bernal
Ben Yabar
Claudia Carrera

Financial information

Fees

The application fee for the program is $150.00 and the technology fee is $150.00.

Total cost of the program

The total cost of the program is $9,360.00. This cost does not include the cost of tuition, books and materials, and other necessary fees.

Financial aid

Carver University takes pride in offering a variety of financial aid options for qualifying students, which may include academic scholarships, merit-based scholarships, and student loans. For more information about these opportunities and how to apply for them, please visit our Financial Aid page.

For specific details regarding costs, we recommend visiting our Tuition and Fees page.

Carver & Coursera

Carver University, in partnership with Coursera for Campus, allows its students to take highly specialized courses and programs offered and certified by the most prestigious universities in the world.

By 2024, the following programs are available:

Specialized Program: Leading People and Teams - University of Michigan
Specialized Program: Digital Transformation of Governments - Inter-American Development Bank

Admissions

All applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

1. Submit a copy of an updated resume.

2. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation.

3. Submit an official transcript or original foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a US equivalent bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent recognition.

4. Submission of a valid government-issued photo identification.

Carver University translates documents for its enrolled students.

Preguntas frecuentes

1) What is the objective of the Master's Degree in Public Administration?

The objective of the Master's Degree in Public Administration is to train leaders committed to public service and the efficient management of resources, capable of designing, implementing and evaluating public policies in a constantly changing social and governmental context. The program seeks to prepare professionals with a strategic vision who can contribute to the development and improvement of public management and society.

2) Who is this master's degree aimed at?

This master's degree is aimed at professionals interested in strengthening their knowledge in public management, public policy, and government administration. It is ideal for those who work or wish to develop in public institutions, social organizations or non-profit entities,

and seek to acquire tools for decision-making and strategic management in the public sector.

3) What is the duration of the program?

The Master's Degree in Public Administration lasts approximately 12 months and includes a total of 36 academic credits. The program is taught in virtual mode and in Spanish, allowing students to combine their academic training with their professional responsibilities.

4) What is the focus of the Master of Public Administration?

The program has an interdisciplinary approach, focused on the analysis and management of public policies and on the development of skills for strategic management of the public sector. Throughout the curriculum, topics such as strategic management, financial and budgetary management, transparency and citizen participation, digital government, change management and formulation of public projects are addressed, ending with an integrative project (Capstone Project) that allows the knowledge acquired during the master's degree to be applied.

5) In what professional fields can graduates work?

Graduates of the Master's Degree in Public Administration are prepared to work in government institutions, public agencies, non-governmental organizations, and non-profit entities. Thanks to their background in public policy and strategic management, they can assume leadership roles in areas of planning, public project management, institutional administration, policy formulation, and management of programs oriented to social development.