Master of Public Administration
Transfer Credit Guidelines
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program helps students to master both the personal and business side of public administration with courses and assignments that show them how to harness information technology, respond to ethical issues, foster constructive collaboration, and more. Students will also gain practical experience in honing your presentation skills; developing strategic plans and financial reports; and analyzing data to make better decisions. Students will leave the program ready to achieve with a complete professional portfolio ready to present to prospective or current employers.
Program concentrations include:
- General
- Cannabis Control
A minimum of thirty (30) credits are needed for completion of the Master of Public Administration and a maximum of (15) credits are allowed in transfer. Transfer credit must have been taken within the past 5 years and earned a grade of at least a “B”.
TUT 101 Purple badges indicate Excelsior University courses.
TUT 101 Green badges indicate non-Excelsior University courses.
All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND 501 | An Interdisciplinary Approach to Ethical Leadership | Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| IND 502 | Strategic Talent Management in a Complex World | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| IND 503 | Data Driven Decision Making | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MPA 500 | introduction to Public Administration in a Political Environment | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MPA 502 | Public Management in Political Environment | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MPA 511 | Public Budgeting and Financial Management | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MPA 698 | Capstone in Public Administration | Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |||
Choose ONE of the following concentrations. All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 501 | Business Communications | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| ADR 671 | Mediation | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| MPA 651 | Contemporary Issues in Nonprofit Management | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |||
Choose ONE of the following concentrations. All courses MUST be completed with a minimum grade of B or higher.
| Course ID | Course Title | Equivalency Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBS 600 | Implications of Legislation of Cannabis: Policy and Compliance | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| CBC 601 | Complexities of Cannabis as Commerce | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| CBS 602 | Risk Assessment in Cannabis Control | Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |||
