Being a Public Servant -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Administration will learn how to be effective public servants in the execution of both hard and soft skills.

• Analyze why it is essential for public servants to conduct themselves in a legal and ethical manner with various stakeholders.
• Analyze how principles of Christian leadership establish a philosophical foundation for public service.
• Apply systems thinking to manage various forces to maximize the public good.
• Present information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Use technology to manage data and organize information.

Resource Management -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Administration will learn how to effectively manage resources to maximize organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Conduct a cost benefit analysis to determine the best allocation of public resources.
• Analyze a budget and balance the sources and uses of funds.
• Make sound decisions involving personnel based on labor law, the needs of the organization, and available resources.
• Recommend strategies for negotiating various agreements.

Policy and Politics -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Administration will navigate issues related to policy and politics to best serve the public good.

• Recommend strategies to navigate political dynamics in the execution of duties.
• Develop strategies to foster collaboration between diverse groups in order to solve issues.
• Analyze the impact of policies or regulations on agencies, personnel, and the public.
• Recommend strategies to build relationships and advocate with elected or governing board officials.

Health Care Management -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Healthcare Management will analyze the relationships among, and regulatory influences on, the various components of the U.S. health care system.

• Analyze how the various components of the health care system interact with and affect each other.
• Explain how information is communicated and used through the application of technology in the health care setting.
• Analyze how components of the health care finance system interact with each other.
• Explain how laws and regulations are interpreted and applied by health care agencies in the delivery of health care.
• Analyze how the governmental policy process informs the development, implementation, and assessment of policy within health care.