Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Governing U is an index of public sector management and policy degrees from universities across the country. It provides a single source for browsing offerings from Master of Public Administration (MPA) , the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and the Executive MPA and certificate and other professional programs designed specifically for the education needs of working professionals in public service. Each entry includes a description of program offerings in the schools' own words. Governing U’s unique map interface also allows you to see the national landscape for public service grad programs and select schools for a closer look by geography
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is offered at public policy schools in most parts the country. The MPA is the dominant professional, terminal degree to prepare students for careers in public service, including mid career professionals seeking advancement in governmental agencies, other public entities, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and not-for-profit charities. Built around a core curriculum of public finance, public management, public workforce, public policy and planning, research and analysis, economics and managerial accounting, performance management and measurement, and leadership and ethics, the MPA lends itself to interdisciplinary investigation and expertise in the full range of public service — including but not limited to social work, public safety and criminal justice, public health and human services, education, regional planning and community development, budget forecasting and auditing, and policy development and law.
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- University of Delaware-Newark *
- Few other institutions rival the School of Public Policy and Administration's quality academic programs coupled with remarkable opportunities for professional development.
- MPA
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- Exec. MPA
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- University of Georgia-Athens
- The Master of Public Administration Program at the University of Georgia is one of the nation's best for public service education. It continues to be ranked 4th in the nation, the 2nd best among public universities, and is the highest ranked graduate degree program at UGA.
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- MPP
- Exec. MPA
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- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- The University of Minnesota ’s commitment to public affairs leadership back to the very first president, William Watts Folwell. In his inaugural address in 1869, Folwell said that it was the University’s obligation to teach public affairs. He emphasized the need for “special instruction of our public servants.”
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- MPP
- Exec. MPA
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- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Established by the University of Missouri Board of Curators in May, 2001 the creation of the Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs represented a major commitment to public affairs education, research, and public service on the Columbia campus. Since 2001, the School has added faculty, redesigned the MPA Program, initiated an interdisciplinary Ph. D. program, and significantly increased research, public service, and outreach activities.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- University of Missouri-St. Louis
- The Public Policy Administration Program has grown over the years to encompass three nationally recognized component areas: Master of Public Policy Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program and Certificate, Local Government Partnership and Management Certificate.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center provides a unique opportunity for policy makers and researchers to work together to address the challenges of local, state, and federal policy. Center researchers combine professional expertise with rigorous academic methods and a commitment to stakeholder involvement. The Center brings commitment to the collaborative and timely processes and outcomes. Public Policy Center researchers come from diverse disciplines, including: Business, Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Law, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Faculty and staff are dedicated to employing their disciplinary approaches, along with the expertise of policymakers, and the voices of stakeholders, to create responsive public policy.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- University of Nebraska-Omaha
- Home of top-ten ranked academic programs with rigorous accreditation standards, the School of Public Adminstration is a national leader in public service education. We provide a range of academic degrees and professional certifications; we generate significant research that impacts government, industry and nonprofit organizations; and we engage students and faculty directly with relevant professional communities. In short, this School is on the frontier of creating and transmitting knowledge.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
- The Master of Public Administration program at the School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill educates leaders for local, state, and federal governments, nonprofit organizations, and organizations that serve the public good. The program attracts individuals who will take on public leadership roles, find innovative as well as pragmatic solutions to urgent challenges, and inspire others to create lasting and positive change in their communities and organizations. The Department of Public Policy at Carolina at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a strong commitment to public policy education and research, and to engagement with the public to improve policy outcomes. This site provides a gateway to the Department of Public Policy and the new Carolina Institute for Public Policy, and links to other related units.
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- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- University of Pittsburgh
- SPIA is a professional school with a diverse, cosmopolitan community of faculty, staff, students and alumni. Believing in our ability to make the world a better place, GSPIA hones the passion of its students into purposeful direction and action. As part of the University of Pittsburgh, we’re a leader in education, a pioneer in research and a partner in regional development—as well as one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- University of Southern California
- The mission of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. We achieve this mission through education and research that promote innovative solutions to the most critical issues facing society.
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