Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MPA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The Master's of Public Administration degree prepares students for leadership and management positions in public service, nonprofit organizations, and social enterprises. This program provides pre-service and career professionals with an appropriate mix of the requisite skills and knowledge needed for positions at various levels within the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Students are given broad exposure to the field of public administration through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary core curriculum that integrates theory with practice and emphasizes application of acquired knowledge in a real-world setting. Students also have the option to develop a depth of knowledge within one or two areas of concentration.
Graduates of the MPA program are well-prepared for positions such as finance manager/director, budget analyst, financial analyst, policy analyst, human resources manager/director, executive director, public relations and fundraising manager, market research analyst, urban/regional planner, among others. The goal of the program is to graduate competent, ethical practitioners who will lead and manage while serving the public to effect positive change locally, nationally and abroad.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MPA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The Master's of Public Administration degree prepares students for leadership and management positions in public service, nonprofit organizations, and social enterprises. This program provides pre-service and career professionals with an appropriate mix of the requisite skills and knowledge needed for positions at various levels within the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Students are given broad exposure to the field of public administration through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary core curriculum that integrates theory with practice and emphasizes application of acquired knowledge in a real-world setting. Students also have the option to develop a depth of knowledge within one or two areas of concentration.
Graduates of the MPA program are well-prepared for positions such as finance manager/director, budget analyst, financial analyst, policy analyst, human resources manager/director, executive director, public relations and fundraising manager, market research analyst, urban/regional planner, among others. The goal of the program is to graduate competent, ethical practitioners who will lead and manage while serving the public to effect positive change locally, nationally and abroad.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for our Master’s Degree in Public Administration must fulfill the following requirements:
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher education.
- Candidates must submit:
- A completed application for admission.
- A 500-word essay describing your career goals and why you want to pursue a master’s degree.
- A current résumé.
- Transcripts from all prior educational institutions attended.
- Two (2) professional letters of recommendation.
- MPA candidates must also participate in a pre-admission interview.
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