Program Overview

Public Policy and Management Master of Public Administration and Leadership

About the Program

A degree from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs offers a wide array of career options that engage students in work that matters. Whether students see themselves in a senior role at the U.S. State Department, as an agency head in state government, as a city manager, or as an advocate in a nonprofit organization, the program will help prepare them for success.

The rigorous, hands-on curriculum provided by the Glenn College will give students the skills and tools they need to thrive in careers at all levels of government and in the not-for-profit sector.

As graduate students, they will have all the benefits of a collegial, high-quality graduate program located within a large, research institution. The program fosters close relationships among students, staff, and faculty.

Students will also draw upon the vast resources of one of the worlds largest, most diverse research universities. The fully-online MPAL degree offers a curriculum that:

• equips students with the tools to effectively address management challenges in the workplace
• prepares students for leadership roles at local, state, and national levels
• meets the flexibility needs of mid-career professionals
• can be completed in two years while continuing to work full-time

Program Support

Online students receive extensive program support from a dedicated program manager and technical support from the university's online support staff.

Program Details

The Master of Public Administration and Leadership Online program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public policy and management. The program is offered fully online, allowing students to complete their degree from anywhere in the world.