Program Overview

Public Policy and Management MPA Master of Public Administration Online

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at 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.

About the Program

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 a graduate student, 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, and the attractive and comfortable facility creates an environment conducive to learning and to creating dialogue between students and policymakers on the pressing issues of the day.

Program Structure

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program consists of a two-year full-time course of study that prepares students for leadership and analytical positions in the public and nonprofit sectors. The core curriculum is designed to provide a solid grounding in the study of public policy, economics, management and leadership, and data analysis.

• During the first year, students will work with the Student Services office to obtain an optional internship where they can put their acquired skills and knowledge to use.
• The second year of the program allows students to focus on a particular policy issue area of interest or further develop a specific skill set.
• The staff will work with students to devise an individualized curriculum based on their academic interests and career goals.

Benefits of the Program

Students will draw upon the vast resources of one of the worlds largest, most diverse research universities. Whether this means pursuing a dual degree, working in one of many interdisciplinary policy centers, or participating in a myriad of public forums and lectures, Ohio State has what students need to grow and succeed. The program offers a wide range of career options and provides students with the skills and tools they need to thrive in careers at all levels of government and in the not-for-profit sector.