Project/Thesis Presentation
The final educational component for the MPA is the final examination or a culminating paper (project or thesis).
Final Project: Students are required to develop a major report that focuses on either a policy issue or a management problem confronted by a public service agency with which the student has direct experience. The paper should demonstrate the application of theoretical knowledge to practical problems. Students completing project should enroll in MPA 6950.
Thesis: A thesis is a comprehensive research project similar in scope and scholarship to articles written in peer reviewed journals. A thesis proposal must be approved by the MPA faculty prior to enrolling in MPA 6960.
Example of Culminating Paper Presentation to Administrators- Elke Azpeitia(PDF)