该计划为个人做好了在公共和非营利组织中担任领导和管理职务的准备。该计划为学生提供了高级研究生课程，重点是政府办公室和非营利组织的行政和领导职位所需的概念，技术和专业教育以及技能。该计划融合了培训的三个基本组成部分，以为毕业生做好在公共或非营利部门工作的准备：对公共和非营利部门的深入了解，在政府和非营利组织的行政管理方面的专业知识或工艺知识，使学生接触通过MPA项目（PAD 690）获得实践世界。
This program prepares individuals for positions of leadership and management in public and nonprofit organizations. The program provides students with an advanced course of graduate study concentrating on the conceptual, technical, and professional education and skills required for administrative and leadership positions in governmental offices and nonprofit organizations. The program blends three essential components of training to prepare graduates for a career in the public or nonprofit sector In-depth knowledge of the public and nonprofit sectors. Professional or craft knowledge in the administration of government and nonprofit organizations.