Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA)* program focuses on developing concepts and skills needed to become effective managers in organizations lying outside the boundaries of the traditional business environment.

MPA program objectives include:

• providing a comprehensive public administration education emphasizing practical applications
• equipping students with the skills necessary for managing in a multi-disciplinary non-business environment
• enabling students to apply up-to-date and effective management practices in their organizations
• developing leadership and team-building skills in an environment where profit is not the paramount objective

Coursework, taught from the practitioner’s perspective, blends theory and practice to build knowledge bases and skills in such key areas as:

• leadership and human resources
• budgeting and accounting
• project management
• information systems
• public policy formulation and implementation
• public relations and marketing

* availability varies by location