Master of Public Administration

Overview

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a professional degree
that prepares students for a career in management of government
and nonprofit organizations.

What You'll Do

• Develop the skills to become responsible managers and policy makers by learning strategic decision-making.
• Analyze the ethical considerations confronting public and nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities in an evolving world.
• Elevate critical thinking skills that are both job relevant and theoretically grounded.
• Cultivate the ability to organize information and ideas and to communicate them effectively, both in written reports and oral presentations.
• Engage in the development of leadership skills to successfully communicate with a range of individuals, communities and organizations.
• Deepen the commitment to public service within the public sector.
• Work closely with a faculty advisor to expand their skills through scholarly and professional opportunities beyond the classroom.

What You'll Study

• PS 502 Fundamentals of Public Administration
• PS 505 Organizational Theory and Behavior
• PS 518 Public Policy Analysis
• PS 545 Research Methods for Public Administrators