Program Overview

Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program focuses on the practice and implementation of policies, key analytical and communication skills, and the theoretical framework needed to tackle today's toughest societal issues.

Program Structure

• Class Structure: Primarily in-person, with some classes offered online
  • Time to Degree:
    • Traditional MPA: About two years (Spring/Fall)
    • MPA 4+1: One year of graduate coursework (Spring/Fall)
    • MPA One year: One year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)

Cost and Career Outcomes

• Cost: In-person tuition
• Potential Career Outcomes:
  • Non-profit sector
  • Local government
  • Public sector
  • Private sector (careers requiring management and financial analysis)
  • Government sector (local, state, domestic or international)