Master of Science (M.S.) in Management - Public Service Careers

Areas of Study

• Community and Economic Development

  The Community and Economic Development area of study explores how community and government leaders work together to build critical organizations and partnerships, such as community-based services, arts centers, downtown businesses and a variety of urban renewal and redevelopment projects.

  Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of the area of study, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the issues in CED.
  • Summarize the policies that influence CED decisions and approaches.
  • Analyze how CED policies are applied.
  • Compare and contrast how different tools are applied to solve CED problems.

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• Homeland Security

  Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to protect your country and its citizens. Developed by a team of law enforcement and emergency management practitioners and professors the Homeland Security area of study at Thomas Edison State University (TESU) can prepare you for a rewarding career in law enforcement, national security, emergency management and more.

  Whether you are searching for a new job in the marketplace, reaching for a promotion or exploring a new career, our program provides a broad view of various homeland security issues. Explore courses about the homeland security enterprise, terrorism, emergency management, cybersecurity, border security, immigration and business continuity issues.

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• Nonprofit Management

  Lay the foundation for a rewarding and fulfilling career as a leader in nonprofit, faith-based, or community-based organizations. Nonprofits provide a vital link in addressing the economic and social gaps in society that are not effectively addressed by either government or private industry. Today in our country, there is a growing need for well-managed nonprofit and non-governmental organizations that can create and advance positive change in communities.

  The Nonprofit Management area of study from Thomas Edison State University (TESU) is designed to support both current and emerging leadership and equip you with the skills to pursue a variety of leadership positions within the nonprofit sector.

  Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:

  • Analyze the theories, roles, responsibilities, and legal duties of nonprofit boards and executive staff
  • Explore emerging organizational and governance trends in the nonprofit environment
  • Examine human resource, marketing and communications issues for nonprofits
  • Evaluate fundraising and financial management topics in nonprofit management, including regulatory issues
  • Identify emerging trends in nonprofit arenas such as collaborations/mergers, shared services models, advocacy, and international concerns

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• Public Finance

  The Public Finance area of study is tailored for employees of government and quasi-governmental agencies as well as local members of nonprofits and community groups, labor and employment organizations, community boards and hospitals, etc., who want to know how to face the strategic challenges such as municipal aid reduction to public sector, how to cut costs and manage public resources more efficiently.

  Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of the area of study, students will be able to:

  • Discuss the role of government in providing goods and services to citizens and be able to participate in programs aimed at designing, planning, executing and delivering such goods and services.
  • Evaluate the results of such programs and modify future programs and plans accordingly.
  • Evaluate the needs of government financing activities and be able to locate the sources of needed information and incorporate that information into the process.

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• Public Health

  The Public Health/Public Policy area of study is designed to help students analyze public health issues, evaluate methods of intervention and recommend new approaches to implementation. Examples of health issues include the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, racial and ethnic health disparities, the relationship between health and the built environment, improving health outcomes through poverty and violence prevention, links between management and management of health systems and the links between health and marketing, communication and technology.

  Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of the area of study, students will be able to:

  • Effectively analyze what social, political, environmental and economic forces influence the health of populations.
  • Classify causes of disease and the impact they have on public health.
  • Evaluate interventions to combat public health issues.
  • Make suggestions to improve policy and public health practice.

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• Public Service Administration and Leadership

  Find your passion and pave the way for a rewarding career in public service administration. Municipal, county and state leaders working and advocating in public service arenas are continually under pressure to do more with less.

  Develop your leadership skills and provide effective and thoughtful public service direction and strategy to various local, state or federal government or nonprofit agencies with the Public Service Administration and Leadership area of study from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Our online degree program has a strong emphasis on management, ethics, budget and finance, decision making and methods to identify innovative solutions to organizational issues.

  Learning Outcomes

  Upon completion of the area of study, you will be able to:

  • Evaluate and propose effective strategic leadership strategies for public service administrators
  • Interpret, debate and propose what constitutes ethical and legal approaches in effective leadership

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