Master of Public Administration Program

Responsibilities

Public administration professionals manage the many levels of personnel needed to help nonprofit, healthcare and governmental organizations operate efficiently. Professionals in this field need knowledge and skills in leadership, human resources, budgeting, accounting, project management, information systems, public policy and marketing.

Positions

Public administrators are often directors, supervisors, managers and staffers who work:

• on programs involving government policy
• to accommodate statewide initiatives and mandates
• to enhance the viability of cities and countries
• in a variety of capacities to establish and manage social service agencies
• for managed care facilities, hospitals and clinics, and public health departments