Patricia Birungi, Ph.D.

Department	Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership
Title	Associate Professor of Public Administration Director of the Master of Public Administration
Background	BSc., Population Studies, Makerere University M.P.H., Eastern Virginia Medical School Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Office	Aquinas Hall, Room 334
Phone	(203) 672-5309
Email	pnbirungi@albertus.edu
Courses	Introduction to Public Administration Ethical Issues in Public Administration Urban Policy Implementing Public Policy Capstone Seminar in Public Administration
Description	Dr. Patricia Birungi serves as the Program Director for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, where her core duties encompass teaching courses, conducting academic advising, and guiding program admissions decisions. Driven by a commitment to student success, Dr. Birungi creates a dynamic learning environment centered on unbridled exploration, deep connection, and the confidence to apply knowledge. She views the classroom as an inclusive, collaborative space where innovative ideas are freely exchanged, preparing students to become thoughtful and effective public servants. Central to her teaching philosophy is a strong advocacy for experiential learning and practicum opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her dedication to bridging theory and practice stems from her own transformative master's internship with the Tidewater Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, where she integrated health education concepts into real-world health promotion programs. Today, Dr. Birungi endeavors to provide every Public Administration student with similar hands-on field experiences, equipping them with the tools and real-life problem-solving skills needed to make a tangible impact in their communities.