Completing Your Program

Master's Capstone

This capstone course provides you with the opportunity to engage in research, analysis, and evaluation of current topics and challenges in the field of public administration. You will integrate and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired throughout your coursework, conducting your own research related to current topics and challenges in the field of public administration to demonstrate your mastery of program outcomes. 

By the end of this course, you shouldmeet the following learning outcomes: 

• • Public Value: Apply knowledge of practice in public administration to make effective decisions that create public value in diverse and dynamic situations. 

  • Ethical Decision Making: Evaluate the social and ethical implications of decisions made in the public interest. 

  • Innovation: Innovate to address issues and opportunities in the public sector. 

  • Knowledge Base: Evaluate theoretical foundations, current knowledge, and trends in public administration and public service. 

  • Finance: Apply financial knowledge to make sound and ethical decisions in the public interest. 

  • Diversity: Assess cultural, individual, and role differences of constituents and stakeholders. 

  • Leadership: Apply principles of leadership to shape change and improve the governance and management of public policy. 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of one’s perspective toward cultural competence on an organization.