The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a professional degree that prepares students for administrative and leadership positions in governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations. The program's student and teaching oriented faculty seek to contribute to the development of professional individuals with an ethos of democratic administration by providing them with a combination of solid academic learning and concrete practical experiences.
Practica from 2016
Effective Social Media Use by Law Enforcement Agencies: A Case Study Approach to Quantifying and Improving Efficacy and Developing Agency Best Practices, David T. Snively
Practica from 2015
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
An Exploratory Analysis of Affirmative Action in Admission Processes, Whitney Austin
Analysis of the Effects of Georgia House Bill 1113 (2008): A Case Study of the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Department of Internal Auditing, Patrick A. Jenkins
Healthcare Systems in Brazil and the United States: A Comparative Analysis, Ingrid Jeber do Nascimento
A Case Study of Corruption and Public Accountability in Nigeria, Chinelo Okekeocha
Social Equity in Public Administration: The Work of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund, Ramatoulaye Siby
The No Child Left Behind Act: An Analysis of its Impact on the Academic Success of Students in Cobb and Fulton Counties in Georgia, Valerie Veney
Theoretical Evaluation of the Community Collaboration on Pet Homelessness: The Case of Cobb County Animal Control, Lydia Weathers
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Gender Pay Gap in Public Organizations: An Analysis of Trends in Pay Gaps Between Men and Women in Federal Agencies, Aisha Coore
Poverty Reduction in Burundi: A Case Study of the Effectiveness of Foreign Aid, Josiane Mapango
Pay-for-Performance System in the Department of Defense: A Case Study of the National Security Personnel System, Kenneth P. Woods
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Volunteerism and Charitable Giving among the Millennial Generation: How to Attract and Retain Millennials, Eniko Eva Baranyi
A Comparative Analysis of Effective School Board Leadership: The Case of Gwinnett County and Atlanta City Public Schools, Joshua Allen Garner
The Utilization of Social Media: A Case Study of the U.S. General Services Administration Experience, Maria Guida
Middle School Academic Performance: An Exploratory Analysis of the Fulton County School District, Martina Madison
Can Water Professionals Transform Pharmaceutical Disposal Practices of Hospice Nurses?, Jennifer L. McCoy and Kimberly P. Holland
Mentoring within the Minority Population: How to Retain and Matriculate Minorities in a College Setting, Brent Matthias Obleton
A Case Study of Collegiate Alcohol Education: How Can Kennesaw State University Improve?, Tyler Pede
Venture Philanthropy: A Case Study of Three Nonprofit Organizations, Jessica K. Potts
Pay-For-Performance for Missouri Public Schools: Are We Ready Yet?, Dustin K. Procter
Alternative to Incarceration Methods: A Case Study of the Hall County Drug Court, Kristen Long White
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Confiscation or Serving the Public Good?, Gabriel Aramian
The Promises and Pitfalls of the Competitive Bidding Process, Jason Carruthers
Community's Safety Net: A Comparative Analysis of the Role of Nonprofit Hospitals in Barrow and Clayton Counties in Providing Services to its Medicaid Population, Carlene Coggins and Julie John
Employment of People with Criminal Records: An Exploratory Study of the State of Georgia, Michael Dutcher
Public-Nonprofit Partnership: A Case Study of Cobb County Government, Ellen G. Jones
Alternative Funding Mechanisms for Public Recreation: An Analysis of the Montana State Parks Opt-Out Fee, Caleb Judy
The Glass Ceiling: An Analysis of Women Working for Federal Agencies, Megan Martin
Inequities in Education: The Case of Fulton County School District, Lyndsay M. Moses
Anti-Video Girl: Empowering Parents and Adolescent Females to Defy the Misogynistic Images of African American Women in Hip-Hop, Angelica Moss
The Edge Connection, Favziya Nazarova
The Arts in Cobb County: A Case for Increased Public Funding, Samuel G. Robinson
A Comparative Study of Intergovernmental Relations of two Federal Districts: The Case of the U.S. District of Columbia and Brasília, Brazil, Crystal E. Romeo
Intergovernmental Collaboration in Emergency Management: The Case of the September 2009 Georgia Flood, Mamadou M. Samba
Employment of People with Disabilities in Georgia Local Governments: Identifying Barriers to Employment, Natasha Singh and Laura Creamer
Healthcare Reform in Two States: A Comparative Analysis of Georgia and Massachusetts, Jason Stansberry
Immediate Aftercare Program for Survivors and Families of Homicide Victims: The Case of Cobb County Government, Susan B. Stern
At-Will Employment in the Public Sector: A Case Study of the Georgia Reform, Olayinka Tejuoso
The Needs of Young Daughters Being Raised By Single Parent Fathers, Nicoma Wood
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
A Preliminary Study into the Contracting Out of Services by Municipalities, Olufunmbi Akinluyi
Application of Project Management in Study Abroad Project, Hui Chen
Great Challenges and Great Opportunity: Historic Preservation in Kennesaw, Georgia, Jason Chitwood
Are Men Healthcare Executives more Successful than Women Healthcare Executives?, Tina Chumley
Safety Net System: A Case Study of Primary and Specialty Care for Uninsured Residents in Cobb County, Georgia, Kacie A. Dougherty
State-funded Lobbyists in Georgia: Wise or Wasteful?, Lynn M. Durham
The Impact of Teacher Absenteeism on Student Performance: The Case of the Cobb County School District, Mary Finlayson
Strategic Development Program at Tapestri, Inc., Cecilia Fly
Federal Pay-for-Performance Reform and Organizational Discrimination: Lessons, Impacts, and Guidance for the Future, Stephen R. Goddard
Government Procurement: A Comparative Analysis of China and the United States, Keguang Guo and Fangfang Ning
China’s African Economic Policies Evaluation, Chuan He
Georgia's Health Safety Net: A Model of Excellence: The Good Samaritan Health Center, Erin Hiers
A Public Relations Project for Adult Learner Programs, Liangfang Huang
The Federal Presence in Education: An Analysis of One GEAR UP Grant Program’s Impact, Jennifer Knowles
Public Relation planning to increase Attendance Rate of Athletic Events, Jian Liang
Sino-US Comparison of First Year Programs: Kennesaw State University vs. Lushan College of Guangxi University of Technology, Shujie Liang
Job Description of Office of International Services and Programs, Li Li
Application of Public Administration As Viewed Through a Non-Profit Organization Intern, Mengjun Li
Project Management and Program Evaluation for Study Abroad Program Evaluation, Hongchun Lin
Initiatives in the Confucius Institute at Kennesaw State University, Qian Li
Internship in Information Technology Service, Weiqiang Li
Application of Project Management in ISEP Promotion, Yanhong Li
City of Kennesaw Cemetery: Preserving History, Whit Long
How American Government Promotes Small Business: Lessons for China, Shengjun Luo
An Experience Interning with Second Sunday of Atlanta Inc, George Morgan
Office of Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, Justin Mullis
Socioeconomic Emancipation and Integration of West Africa: The Role of the West African Gas Pipeline, Lawrence K. A. N-Yaaba
Healing the Work Place: Wellness Initiative Programs for the City of Marietta., Odulesi Ololade
Culture Industry Policy in China and the United States: A Comparative Analysis, Guan Ping Qin, Hao Wei, and Xi Wang
Leadership and Ethics Analysis of Liuzhou City Museum, Yicheng Qin
The Politics of the Budgetary Process: The Case Study of Georgia Perimeter College, Kimberley Robinson
Section 8 Tenant-Based Housing Assistance Program: A Case Study of the Negative Effects of the Program on Participating Communities, Tara M. Rolle
Promoting Business: A New Outlook for the City of Kennesaw, Melissa Rollins
Congressional Regulation of Credit Card Interest Rates: The Case of Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008, Yvonne Shilenge
The Role of a Policy Analyst and School Choice: A Study and the History and Availability of Educational Choices for Our Youth, James Robert Touchton
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia: A Look at Management and Marketing, Nicole R. Tullis
Comparing the Management in CHSS and LCVC, Linhua Wei
Government and Non-Profit Relations, April White
The United Way Experience: An Internship Reflective, Renée Wiles
An Exploratory Analysis of Public Resource Online Auctions, Chunxiang Zhang
What Makes Small Business Develop in U.S. and China? ——An Exploratory Comparative Analysis of Georgia, US and Guangxi, China, Dongjin Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
An Examination of the Removal of Federal Meat and Poultry Inspection, Moynul Chowdhury
Job Satisfaction at the Marietta Police Department: A Comparative Analysis, William J. Grogan
Private Sectors in Afghanistan, Alean Haider
Public-Private Partnership in Local Administration: An Exploratory Study of the City of Sandy Springs, Manavi Manavi
Does Carpooling To/From Work Reduce Stress?, Missy Peterson
Start-Up of a Giving Circle: A Case Study, Deborah Z. Strotz and Sarah M. Bigelow