MPA 620 - Research for Public Administrators (3 )

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Basic components of applied research are studied providing students with skills in design, development, and analysis of the results of research projects relevant to administrative needs in the public sector. Quantitative and qualitative approaches are compared along with assessing various data collection methods, including the development of questionnaires and interviewing skills. Students deliver an oral and written summary of their research efforts, including key components of effective research such as the history and selection of the project topic, methods selected to investigate and collect information, and bibliographical resources
Type of PRE-REQ MPA 604 or MBA 640 Previous Enrollment Required, MPA 605 Previous Enrollment Required, MPA 606 Previous Enrollment Required, MPA 607 Previous Enrollment Required, MPA 609 Previous Enrollment Required, MPA 610 Previous Enrollment Required, MPA 611 Previous Enrollment Required, MPA 612 Previous Enrollment Required, MPA 615 Previous Enrollment Required