The MPA Program at Marywood University

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Marywood University is recognized among the best in the All courses are offered through Moodle.

The MPA program at Marywood University is an exclusive professional online program. The program values ethical, innovative, dynamic, and practical approaches toward public service shaped by the process of participatory engagement in the complex environment of public administration. The program focuses on the following:

Exposing students to a wide range of public affairs and administrative issues,

as well as processes, practices, and responsibilities involved in public service. Training public administrators on active engagement in problem solving. Training public managers and administrators on all levels to adapt ethical responses toward issues of public service. Developing collegial and supportive associations within the profession to share resources and expertise on local, national, and international levels. Preparing students plan, organize, staff, coordinate, implement, and administer public service. Facilitating students' understanding and command of theories and applied social sciences related to the delivery of public service. Preparing students develop analytical, assessment and evaluation skills for effective managerial decision-making within the complex environment of public administration. Helping students articulate their awareness of social justice through active community participation and evidence-based research. Providing advanced education in management related to the provision of public service, especially in the areas of public policy and administration, state and local government, the federal government, international relations and foreign policy, national security, disaster management, and nonprofit leadership. Approach

The MPA at Marywood University is involved in network development on international level to promote practical approaches to administrative science in the public sphere. Rather than focusing on the institutionalization of draconian measures of policy and administrative issues, the program is focusing on developing cooperative efforts to engage in networking and promoting social justice, peace, and ethical leadership. The program seeks giving voice to victims of wars, genocide and oppression around the world, including providing access to education. The program also seeks engagement and cooperation with NGOs on the global level to advocate sound political and economic policies, providing solutions to problems while advocating liberty and human dignity to all members of the human society. The program also aims at developing international networks of public administrators that can embody collaboration and partnership, professionalism, public integrity and democratic principles. Development

The Master of Public Administration program (MPA) at Marywood University is involved in researching issues of public and administrative affairs, nonlinear dynamics, homeland security, disaster management, peace and nonviolence in resolving conflicts and comparative international administrative systems. The program is working to coordinate annual and periodic conferences that engage local, regional, national and international scholars at Marywood University and publish scholarly work in a program-sponsored peer-reviewed journal. The goal is to transform the program into an international think-tank for public policy and administration. These objectives are used as catalyst to examine the characteristics of partnership building, value sharing and prototypes intrinsic in applying supportive paths to addressing issues of public affairs. Coordination

The MPA at Marywood University considers the extent different issues in public administration impact the particularities as well as the broad array of administrative systems. An effective means of productive involvement is to form skills, attitudes and behaviors that integrate administrative practices in dynamic inter-related networks. Our focus is constructing common ground for dialogue in order to apply practical skills for ensuring collaborative interactions within public administrators on local, national, and international levels. The program, as such, is building approaches incrementally while forging alliances with other local, regional, national and international educational programs in public administration in order to foster a commitment toward transforming the discipline into an effective analytical tool in the study and practice of public administration.

11/06/2022

The Executive MPA at Marywood University

Total required credits: 18 (only 6 courses)

Pursuant with Marywood University’s Mission Statement in empowering people through education, respect, and valuing service, the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Marywood University is delighted to offer its Executive MPA, a path specifically designed for career professionals in the public, nonprofit and private sectors who are seeking graduate education and a degree in public policy and administration without taking a time-off from their careers. The EMPA brings together Marywood University’s expertise in professional studies with individuals and groups to address challenging administrative issues in the public, nonprofit and private sectors. The degree is developed for working professionals with at least 5 years of post-bachelor’s degree experience to provide students with rigorous interdisciplinary training in management and administrative science.

Students attend online PADM classes designed to fit the demanding professional lives while deploying their newly learned skills and knowledge in their work. Engagement with practitioners in class is embedded into the curriculum that allows for practical application of skills alongside theoretical applications. Students can complete the 18 credit hours (6 courses) required by the program in two semesters (one-year) and earn the Master of Public Administration from Marywood University. Classes are run for 8 weeks per semester; they are completely online and asynchronous (no specific date/ time for meeting).

Apply today and earn your well-deserved graduate degree that can support your career and professional progress from an accredited and reputable university and from a program that is considered, according to BestColleges.com as one of the best in the country. You deserve the MPA from Marywood University.

Curriculum

Fall Semester

PADM 501: Principles of Public Administration
PADM 502: Public Policy Analysis
PADM 600: Learning, Experiencing, Applying, and Discussing (LEAD) Capstone Project

Spring Semester

PADM 503: Human Resource Management
PADM 504: Research Methodology
PADM 505: Public Budgeting and Finance

11/06/2022

10/06/2021

Meet our Alumni
DAVID M. BULZONI
David Bulzoni has devoted most of his career supporting local governments, both as a government official and in a professional capacity within the financial services industry (as a municipal debt specialist). His financial services experience includes thirty years in banking, twenty of which was in government banking and five years as a treasury services professional.

He continues his career working with local government as a financial services project manager with the Harrisburg-based engineering firm Herbert, Rowland, and Grubic, Inc. (HRG). Continuing to broaden his horizons, Mr. Bulzoni is now assisting municipalities and municipal authorities by performing user rate studies and analysis, assessing the financial impact of capital improvement projects, identifying funding sources, and constructing client funding strategies.

Mr. Bulzoni previously served as the Business Administrator for the City of Scranton for six years, during which he was responsible for the management of the sixth largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He applied his knowledge of local government to the construction and application of a $100 million annual operating budget and the ex*****on of numerous projects supporting the revitalization of a city with acute financial challenges. Those projects include participation in $50 million parking and $195 million sewer asset monetization initiatives, a $40 million union award settlement, comprehensive debt refunding and defeasement, and $4 million street lighting and $3 million roadway improvement projects.

Mr. Bulzoni is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a BA in Geography and Urban and Regional Planning. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Marywood University. His certifications include a Municipal Management Certification from Lebanon Valley College and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Economic and Community Development School of Municipal Government. Mr. Bulzoni holds his Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.

Mr. Bulzoni previously served in an elected capacity as Newton Township Supervisor and was a Treasurer and founding member of the Abington Heights Educational Improvement Organization. He is also active in the Pennsylvania Government Finance Officers Association, Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association, and the Pennsylvania Association of Public Employees Retirement Systems.

When not involved in local government initiatives, Mr. Bulzoni practices the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi, which he has done for the past fifteen years. To the perennial amusement of his two sons, he also continues to labor at improving his bass guitar playing. Mr. Bulzoni currently lives in Newton Township, Lackawanna County, with his wife Robin and their two dogs and two cats.

07/16/2021

Meet Our Alumni
Jaime Bloxham

Jaime Bloxham, MPA, received her Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Marywood University and Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Keystone College. Currently, Jaime is the Program Manager, Sisters Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) & Service Learning at the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC). ASEC is an international nonprofit located on Marywood’s campus that provides educational opportunities for Catholic Sisters in Africa. Her background includes extensive experience working in the nonprofit sector for over 10 years. She is passionate about being a positive role model for her two daughters and working with the Sisters in Africa. She also received Honorable Mention for Marywood University’s 2019 Walton Medal for Excellence in Public Administration.

03/30/2021

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02/09/2021

Welcome to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Marywood University, recognized among the Best Online Master Degree Programs in the entire nation. Only 30 credits (10 courses), completely online, full or part-time enrollment, outstanding faculty, and no GRE or other standardized tests for admissions. Apply today and be part of this prestigious program.

01/27/2021

Meet Our Alumnus: Heather Messina

Heather graduated from the MPA Program in 2011. She is a senior contract and grant specialist at Lehigh University's College of Health where she is responsible for activities related to the life cycle of sponsored program administration, such as identifying sources of funding, proposal preparation and contract management, as well as providing financial support to faculty, staff, and students. Heather states the following on her experience at Marywood University: "I warmly remember my years as an undergraduate (UG '08) and graduate student (G '11) at Marywood University. The influence of lifelong learning and curiosity began early as a student educated by the Sisters of IHM at St. Rose Elementary School and Sacred Heart High School in Carbondale, PA (2004). My previous degrees from Marywood have opened the door to a solid career path for me in research administration, and I am hopeful that obtaining this advanced degree will allow me to take my career to the next level as an administrator in higher education."

01/27/2021

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01/27/2021

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