Public Administration/Entrepreneurship, MPA/ENTP
Master of Public Administration Program Director: Shuyang Peng, PhD
Introduction
The Dual Master of Science in Entrepreneurship/Master of Public Administration (MS ENTP/MPA) program offers an interdisciplinary approach to business innovation and public service leadership. Designed for students seeking to drive social impact through entrepreneurship and governance, this program integrates key coursework from both the School of Business and the School of Public Affairs. Students will develop expertise in social entrepreneurship, data analytics, organizational management, and policy-making while gaining practical experience through hands-on learning and culminating capstone projects. Upon completion, graduates will be equipped with the skills to lead innovative ventures, manage public resources effectively, and navigate complex economic and regulatory landscapes. This dual-degree pathway prepares professionals to bridge the gap between entrepreneurial initiatives and public administration, fostering sustainable and impactful change.
Admission
Students interested in pursuing the dual-degree program must apply to and be admitted to each of the programs. Students admitted to one program may choose to apply to the other program at a later date. Learn more about how to apply for each of the programs on the School of Public Affairs website.
Program Delivery
- Courses are offered on campus, online, and in remote and hybrid formats.
Program Requirements:
- Students are required to complete at least 42 credit hours of approved coursework (or 45 hours if internship is required.
- Students must earn a minimum B- grade in each required course applied to satisfy degree requirements and must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- No more than six semester hours of Independent Study may be applied toward the degrees.
- For more detailed information about course sequencing and requirements, contact your advisor.
- This program must be completed within 7 years.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| Select one of the following | ||
| Purpose-Driven Innovation in Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Research and Data Analysis | 3 | |
| Select one of the following | ||
| Data Analysis in Innovation and Entrepreneurship | ||
| Research and Analytic Methods | ||
| MPA Requirements 1 | 15 | |
| Introduction to Public Administration and Public Service | ||
| Organizational Management and Behavior | ||
| Economics and Public Finance | ||
or PUAD 5503 | Public Budgeting and Finance | |
| The Policy Process and Democracy | ||
| Public Service Leadership and Ethics | ||
| ENTP Requirements 1 | 15 | |
| Students can select 5 courses from the list below | ||
| Internship | ||
| Corporate Entrepreneurship | ||
| The Startup Launch | ||
| Global Study Topics | ||
| Innovation in Fintech | ||
| Purpose-Driven Innovation in Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| AI-Driven Entrepreneurship | ||
| New Venture Operations and Project Management | ||
| Legal and Ethical Issues of Entrepreneurship | ||
| Entrepreneurial Financial Management | ||
| International Entrepreneurship | ||
| Lean Marketing | ||
| Independent Study: ENTP | ||
| Fundamentals of Idea Feasibility | ||
| Leadership for New and Innovative Ventures | ||
| Innovation in Blockchain | ||
| Culminating Courses | 6 | |
| Strategizing the Startup Prelaunch | ||
| MPA Capstone Seminar | ||
| Internship | 3 | |
| Internship 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 45 | |
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Students are required to take 7 ENTP courses and 7 PUAD courses to fulfill the dual degree requirements. That means that if a student chooses to take ENTP 6200 for the Social Entrepreneurship category, they need to take PUAD 5003 for the Research and Data Analysis category.
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Internship: Students who have limited experience (generally defined as less than one year of experience) in public, nonprofit or relevant private-sector service must enroll in PUAD 6910 Internship. The decision to require PUAD 6910 Internship for a particular student is made by the faculty admissions committee or the student's faculty advisor upon the student's acceptance to the MPA program. A minimum of 300 hours of supervised work and study is required to earn the 3.00 credit hours for this course. The internship requirement raises the total credit hours needed to earn the dual degree from 42 to 45 credits.