The Master of Business Administration in Public Administration program (MBA/PA) is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within an organization. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analysis of business information to improve business decision making. To prepare students for this decision-making role, the MBA/PA has been designed to introduce the theory or principles that frame a wide range of problems or issues in each of the courses. The most current techniques or tools are applied to these theories to allow students to practice making decisions to solve a wide range of problems. The Public Administration specialization addresses public policy analysis and public financial management. Throughout the specialization learners explore the varying needs of internal and external stakeholders in the public sector and how public managers can tailor their communication and problem solving approach to each group