Program Overview

Public Administration Master's Degree Program

Overview

The University of Toledo's master's degree program in Public Administration is designed to provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to succeed in government and nonprofit organizations. The program stands out for its broad scope, covering topics from budgeting and basic management to personnel administration and public policy process.

Top Reasons to Study Public Administration

• Flexibility: Enroll part-time or full-time, with online, in-person, or blended courses catering to working professionals. All core M.P.A. classes are offered online or after 4 p.m. from Monday through Thursday.
• Dual J.D./M.P.A. degree: Law and Public Administration are a natural fit, allowing students to receive double credit for their coursework, with 12 credit hours applicable to both degrees.
• Enhance marketability: Add a 12-hour graduate certificate in areas such as Geographic Information Science and Applied Geographics (GIS), Healthcare Administration, Municipal Administration, or Nonprofit Management.
• Early admission: Advanced UToledo undergraduates majoring in Social Sciences or minoring in Political Science or Public Administration can get a head start in the master's program, applying three courses (nine credit hours) towards both their bachelor's and master's degrees at undergraduate instructional fees.

Faculty and Research Areas

Faculty members are active in professional research and community service, with interests including:

• Environmental politics (U.S. and international)
• Policy implementation and analysis
• Public service motivation
• Policy diffusion
• Urban politics and policy

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Administration master's degree program are well-prepared to step into leadership positions in government and nonprofit agencies. They are able to:

• Lead and manage in public and nonprofit organizations
• Participate in and contribute to making and implementing public policies in their community
• Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions that impact individuals and communities
• Understand the need for and apply ethical decision-making in public and nonprofit organizations
• Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry

Program Details

• Time to Completion: 2 Years
• Credits: 36