The BYU Marriott MPA program is designed to equip students with a broad conceptual understanding of the public sector while also developing quantitative and interpersonal skills that will enable them to contribute effectively in their chosen field.
Core classes taken each semester are designed to strengthen skills in areas such as communications, teamwork, decision analysis, statistics, and financial management.
Fall Semester 1
- Project Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Quantitative Decision Analysis
- Organizational Behavior
- Career Exploration
- Career Preparation
- Communication in Public Administration
- Administrative Environment
Winter Semester 1
- Economic Decision Making
- Financial Management
- Public Program Evaluation
- Negotiations
Fall Semester 2
- Human Resource Management
- Ethics for Management
Winter Semester 2
- Legal Issues in Public Administration
- Public Administration Capstone
Students tailor their studies by developing skills through elective courses
- Fundraising Tools
- Relationship Management
- NP Resource Development and Leadership
- Data Science for Managers
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Analytics & Forecasting
- Service Design for Social Impact
- Grantwell
- Creating a Virtuous Organization
- Government and NP Accounting
- Public and NP Budgeting
- Debt Management
- Data Visualization
- Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
JD/MPA Joint Degree
PhD Preparation
Information Systems Minor
See the MPA 2026-2027 Curriculum