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Master of Public AdministrationVirtual Open House

Wednesday, January 2211:00am-12:00pm

Department of Public Administration

Agenda for This Morning

Introductions Presentation About Department and MPA Program Curriculum Delivery Formats: On-Campus and Online Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Employment Outlook What Alumni Say

Time for Questions and Answers


Faculty and Staff Introductions

Instructional Academic Staff:John Fitzpatrick, MPAAssistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services for the City of Oshkosh

Karl Nollenberger, Ph.D.Associate Professor Emeritus, 40+ years of experience in city management

Peter O’Leary, MPA, EFOFond du Lac Fire Chief

Anna A. Filipova, Ph.D.Department Chair, MPA Coordinator, Professor

Michael R. Ford, Ph.D.Associate Professor

Samantha J. Larson, Ph.D.Assistant Professor

Amy RoggeAcademic Department Associate

Crystal SodermanGraduate Research Assistant (2018-2020)

Raabia WaheedGraduate Research Assistant (Starting Spring 2020)


Who else is joining us today?

We have Over 25 participants From Appleton, Berlin, Brookfield, Elk Mound, Fond du Lac, Greenville, Kansasville,

Keshena, Kimberly, La Crosse, Neenah, Oshkosh, Waupaca (Wisconsin) and Newport, Maine

Interested in the On-Campus MPA (63%), Online MPA (70%), and Healthcare Management Certificate (4%)


Department Background

Established in 1972 to meet the needs of employees in public, nonprofit, and health care agencies

Unique, comprehensive, career-oriented curriculum that offers four emphases: General Public Administration Nonprofit Management and Leadership Health Agency Administration Fire and Emergency Administration and

Management Provides students with various networks and

opportunities for learning, practical internships and career destinations through internal and external collaborations


Mission Statement

The Department of Public Administration provides a high-quality education in the field of public administration to graduate and undergraduate students, conducts research relevant to theory and practice,

and engages in service to improve the diverse communities in which we live and work.


Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program at UWO

The MPA program combines a commitment to academic excellence with a concern for the applied aspects of public administration

The program content will strengthen analytic skills, ethics, accountability, responsiveness, and public service leadership capacity

Students will demonstrate: 1) Broad-based knowledge, 2) Critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills, and 3) Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively


MPA Students

The MPA program is geared towards mid-career working professionals and is also open to pre-career students

Students have diverse backgrounds Range in age 22-60 Variety of undergraduate majors Work in different settings

Out-of-state students International students from Europe, Asia, Africa,

South America, and Canada


Veteran Students

We are committed to educating veterans who have served our nation, are currently in, or transitioning out of service

The MPA program helps you develop the leadership and managerial skills necessary to manage in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

We offering the MPA program, which provides greater access and convenience to students who serve overseas.


Career-Oriented Curriculum

Composed of three parts for a total of 36 credits: Core Courses (27 credits)

Courses in public administration, leadership and ethics, organization theory and practice, analytic methods, human resources management, public policy analysis, public budgeting and financial management, applied economics, and a capstone experience.

Professional Emphasis (9 credits) Students will select one of four professional emphases to complete the program of

study: General Public Administration, Health Agency Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, or Fire and Emergency Administration and Management. Each consists of three courses selected from a list of courses approved by the faculty adviser.


Professional Emphases

General Public Administration enhances the capacity of students to administer diverse public service organizations, including state and local government institutions. Courses such as: Municipal Management, Intergovernmental Management, Managing

Economic Development, Administrative Law Health Agency Administration enhances the capacity of students to lead diverse types of health

care organizations, including primary providers of health services (hospitals, long-term care facilities, state public health departments, etc.), secondary providers of resources (government, insurance companies, pharmaceutical and medical supply companies) and organizations that regulate or represent primary and secondary providers. Courses such as: Health Care Organization and Management, Health Care Administration Law,

Heath Care Policy


Professional Emphases (Continued)

Nonprofit Management and Leadership enhances the capacity of students to administer diverse types of nonprofit organizations including public and private charities, beneficiary societies and organizations, cooperatives, and others. Courses such as: Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Grant Writing for Public and

Nonprofit Organizations, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, and Privatization and Public-Nonprofit Partnerships

Fire and Emergency Administration and Management enhances the capacity of students to effectively lead and manage fire and emergency service organizations. Courses such as: Fire and Emergency Services Administration, Disaster Management and

Community Resilience, State and Local Government


Graduate Healthcare Management (HCM) Certificate

Designed to enhance skills as health care managers, supervisors, or leaders to function effectively and enhance their career potential in today’s complex healthcare environment.

Career-oriented curriculum and innovative pedagogies that build critical healthcare management competences and skills.

Increased choice of elective healthcare management courses that addresses professionals’ diverse needs.

Online courses, offered during fall, spring, summer that allow for fast-track completion

Transferable credits that create opportunities for graduate degrees (e.g., MPA, MBA).

Small class sizes that emphasize students’ learning experiences and networking.


Diverse Delivery Formats and Fast Completion

Students can complete the MPA program on-campus or 100% online, which allows students to find the option that works best with their schedule.

Classes in the on-campus program are also delivered in diverse formats: on-campus, hybrid, and 100% online,

When on-campus or completely online, the MPA program can be completed in as few as two years.


Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines: Summer and Fall Semesters: March 1 Spring Semester: October 1

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 or 2.90 during last half (60 credits) of undergraduate work.

(Probationary admission considered if applicant has a 2.25 GPA and a 2.50 GPA for the last half of a baccalaureate program.).

Official Transcripts Admission Tests: No GRE and GMAT required; TOEFL for International Students Only


Admission Requirements (Continued)

A statement of professional goals and objectives A current resume A two-page, double spaced paper that answers the following: “The National Academy of Public

Administration has identified four pillars of public administration-economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and social equity. Please explain why they are all equally critical to the successful practice of public administration today.”

Letters of reference from three professional and/or academic individuals


Application Submission and Review Procedures

Complete an online UW System application for admission to UW Oshkosh. Candidates should select either (a) the on-campus MPA program option OR (b) the online MPA

program option in the electronic application form NOTE: Once admitted to the face-to-face MPA program or the online MPA program, graduate

students are not allowed to switch between the two versions of the MPA program. All application documents must be submitted directly to the UW Oshkosh Office of Graduate

Studies via email ([email protected]), fax (920-424-0247), or mail. Checking Application Status Application Documents Review Procedures


Not ready to commit just yet? Test the waters as a Special Student

Special student registration procedures: Print two-page registration form Log in to TitanWeb as a guest and find course Add course information to registration form Submit completed registration form to Graduate Studies Office Will receive letter once record is built for you

No more than 12 credits earned as a Graduate Special student may later apply to degree requirements.

Special students must receive grades of at least a B in all coursework. Special students are not eligible to receive financial aid.


Tuition and Fees

On-Campus MPA: This tuition amount per credit is different for in-state, out-of-state, and international students.

Online MPA: Expected tuition for 2019-2020 is about $550.00 per credit. Amount is the same for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. The Minnesota Reciprocity and Midwest Student Exchange programs do not apply.


MPA Employment Outlook

Organizations and government employed 281,700 administrative services managers in 2016, expected to grow by 10% by the year of 2026

Graduates who pursued a Bachelor’s Degree had a maximum earning potential of $50,000. Those with an MPA had an average salary of $68,000.

Average salaries of public sector positions: Human Resources Director – $80,000 Program Administrator – $60,000 Director of Program Management – $60,000 Mid-Level Position – $75,000 Entry-Level Position – $53,000


Positions UW Oshkosh MPA Alumni Hold Post-Graduation

Government

•City Manager•Community & Economic Development Planner

•Grant Writer•Performance & Information Services Administrator

•Budget & Policy Analyst•Village Administrator•Clerk•Treasurer•Personnel and Benefits Coordinator

•County Supervisor•Town Administrator•Transit Manager•County Social Services Director

•Quality Assurance Administrative Monitor for the State

•Ombudsperson

Other Public Agencies

•Chief of Police•Fire Chief•Director of Human Resources•Community, Natural Resources and Economic Development Educator

•At UWO:•Organizational Development Program Manager

•Human Resources Manager•Chief of Police•Technology Manager•Veterans Resource Center Coordinator

•Division Business Analyst in Administrative Services

Nonprofits

•President and CEO of Community Foundation

•Director of Philanthropy•Executive Director•Community Organizer•Campaign Program Administrator

Health Care

•CEO of Retirement Community

•Executive Assistant at Health System

•Director in Health Insurance Company

•Director of Hospital Department

•Public Health Services Manager


What Alumni Say

I joined the MPA program after discovering that the first master’s program I was enrolled in was not the correct fit. I realized within the first couple of weeks that I had made the right choice. Over my time with the program, I have grown as a professional and developed the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the field. A few of the key highlights of the program for me include:

Experienced and engaged faculty who provide constructive feedback and encouragement Coursework relevant to the field and personal interests Manageable course load and schedule that allows flexibility

Crystal SodermanGraduate Assistant, Department of Public AdministrationTutor Coordinator, Center for Academic Resources, UWO


What Alumni Say

The MPA Program helped me to better understand the big picture – all the players and scenarios involved in leading a public organization…If you are looking for a flexible MPA program; instructors and classmates with years of work experience outside the classroom; and valuable tools that will help you grow personally and professionally, this is the program for you.

Manny P. Vasquez Vice President of Business Development , Pfefferle Companies, Inc

UW Oshkosh’s MPA program was very manageable for me—I worked full time and was still able to complete the program in about three years. By earning my degree, I was able to advance from being a county department director, to a role in county administration.

Julie SchmelzerDirector of Administration, Curry County, Oregon

Although there are many benefits that I have gained from completing the MPA degree, the most important one is that the degree made me more marketable to a greater range of career options. I will strongly recommend to all, and especially to international students, to pursue the MPA degree at UW Oshkosh.

Nana Adjoa ColemanExternal Audit, Ernst and Young


Questions

Please contact us with any questions!

Anna A. Filipova, Ph.D.Department Chair, MPA Coordinator, [email protected]

Michael R. Ford, Ph.D.Associate [email protected]

Samantha J. Larson, Ph.D.Assistant [email protected]

Amy RoggeAcademic Department [email protected](920) 424-2319

mailto:[email protected]


