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Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Updated: Oct 27, 2023

Training goals

This program has been developed based on the strengths of Hainan University's Public Management discipline and Arizona State University's Public Administration program. It aims to cultivate high-level, international and multi-disciplinary professionals for government departments and non-governmental organizations. These professionals are expected to be familiar with international regulations and possess cross-cultural competence and international leadership skills. They should be able to apply knowledge and scientific research methods in management, politics, economics, law, modern technology, and other fields to solve practical problems in public management. Students will need to complete about 51 credits to earn a double degree.

Core courses

Public Service Research, Microeconomics of Public Policy, Public Policy Analysis, Public Budgeting and Finance, Public Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Public Affairs