MPA 8495 - Master’s Thesis

Research and writing of a major academic or professional paper of approximately 50 to 100 pages in length under the supervision of a student-selected faculty member and committee that integrates knowledge and skills acquired in the program. Individual master’s theses must be approved by a faculty committee, and oral defense of the final paper is required. The master’s thesis is completed over two semesters. The master’s thesis is an option for all MAM, MANM, and MPA students on the Saint Paul campus. Dual degree students may complete a master’s thesis on a cross-sector issue.

Credits: 4