Case study analysis has been used for many years across a variety of disciplines. One of the primary advantages of case study analysis is its ability to illustrate the nexus between theory and practice. This paper explores the use of case study analysis as a culminating experience in a large Master of Public Administration (MPA) program in the western United States. Case studies are examined using an established approach to determine the type, structure, and source of these cases. The project also examines alumni perspectives regarding the utility of case studies relative to their careers.

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案例分析在公共事务教育中的应用：理论与实践相结合

案例研究分析已在多个学科中使用多年。案例研究分析的主要优势之一是它能够说明理论与实践之间的联系。本文探讨了案例研究分析作为美国西部大型公共管理硕士 (MPA) 项目的最终经验的使用。案例研究使用既定的方法进行检查，以确定这些案例的类型、结构和来源。该项目还研究了校友对案例研究相对于其职业生涯的效用的看法。