Public Administration, MPA/Business Administration, MBA
Contact
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Admissions: Emily Rutherford, Associate Director of , Admissions and Financial Aid, Public Administration and International Affairs * 315- 443-2319 * maxenroll@syr.edu
Advising: Emily Alber Chase, Associate Director of Student Services, Public Administration and International Affairs *315-443-4000* paia@syr.edu
Saba Siddiki, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of MPA Program, Public Administration and International Affairs, ssiddiki@syr.edu
Whitman School of Management
Alexander McKelvie, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Master’s Programs * Suite 415 Whitman School of Management *315-443-7252* mckelvie@syr.edu
Faculty
See faculty listing in the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Whitman School of Management.
Overview
Syracuse University’s Maxwell and Whitman Schools offer a joint degree program combining the knowledge and abilities of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the skills and knowledge of the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Over two calendar years of study, students will complete 76 credits of coursework drawn from both schools. The MPA-MBA will prepare students for careers that require an understanding of both
business and policy, capitalizing on the analytical training of the Whitman School and the international affairs context and leadership development skills of the Maxwell School.
MPA-MBA students will work closely with Syracuse University faculty to bridge theory and clinical practice, to tailor a learning experience to the needs of students interested in working in government relations, corporate, or public finance careers.
The joint degree program will integrate core courses offered by both schools with a rich selection of electives and practical experiences.
Public Administration, MPA
Students will complete the core Master of Public Administration coursework.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PAI 600 | Selected Topics | 1-6 |
| PAI 722 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| PAI 734 | Public Budgeting | 3 |
| PAI 752 | MPA Workshop | 3 |
| PAI 753 | Leadership and Public Policy | 3 |
| PAI 755 | Public Administration and Democracy | 3 |
Business Administration, MBA
Students will complete the core requirements of the Master of Business Administration.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBC 600 | Selected Topics | 1-6 |
| MBC 606 | Information Technology for Decision Support | 1.5 |
| MBC 609 | Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 1.5 |
| MBC 610 | Opportunity Recognition and Ideation | 1.5 |
| MBC 631 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MBC 635 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MBC 636 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MBC 645 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MBC 647 | Global Entrepreneurial Management | 3 |
Shared Coursework
Students will have the opportunity to count classes in statistics, economics, and management theory to fulfill the core requirements for both degrees.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 credits of courses focused on management theory & practice: | 3 | |
| Legal and Ethical Aspects of Management | ||
| Behavior in Organizations | ||
| Public Organizations and Management | ||
| Seminar on Nonprofit Management | ||
| Challenges of International Management and Leadership | ||
| Select 3 credits of economic analysis coursework: | 3 | |
| MBC 601 | Economic Foundations of Business | 1.5 |
| MBC 602 | Economics for International Business | 1.5 |
| PAI 723 | Economics for Public Decisions | 3 |
| Select 3 credits of statistical analysis coursework: | 3 | |
| Data Analysis and Decision Making | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
Elective Courses
Students will be able to draw on a variety of electives offered at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Whitman School of Management.