Master of Public Administration (MPA)
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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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Degree Programs By State
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Walden University
- Whether it is at the local, state, or federal level, providing public service increasingly involves collaboration with multiple government agencies as well as private and nonprofit organizations. When you earn your master’s in public administration, you can be prepared to meet these challenges. Walden’s Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program is designed to help you develop the advanced competencies that are essential to becoming a successful leader in public administration. Develop the skills that can prepare you for cross-sectoral governance and enable you to deliver services to citizens through plans that are transparent, efficient, and ethical. As an M.P.A. student, you can learn effective ways to balance budgets, develop and negotiate contracts, manage conflict, and build partnerships.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Willamette University
- The Willamette MBA offers an exceptional and unique opportunity for students interested in government, not-for-management and public service. As one of only two MBA programs in the world dually accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and NASPAA (The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration), Willamette students interested in Public and Not-for-Profit Management gain direct understanding and experience with the issues of government and not-for-profit organizations and the proven management tools of business.
- MPA
- MPP
- Exec. MPA
- L. Certs
- Wright State University
- The mission of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program is to prepare students to be successful public and nonprofit administrators and managers in today's metropolitan and global environment. Classes are taught by full-time faculty, as well as distinguished public service practitioners in the greater Dayton region.
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