The Carsey School of Public Policy's graduate programs offer a special mix of academic rigor and real-life expertise to prepare you for a career with impact. You will graduate with the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills required to succeed in careers in government and nonprofit organizations.
Knowledge for Public Service
Our Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Executive MPA online programs offer you the opportunity to learn the skills you need in all aspects of public and nonprofit management including leadership, program evaluation, budgeting, planning, personnel management, collective bargaining, and policy analysis. Study with public service professionals and professors who bring strong analysis and best practices to your learning while growing your professional network. The Executive MPA welcomes midcareer professionals with at least 5 years of relevant experience and reduces degree requirements to just 10 courses (30 credits). Join your online cohort in the fall or spring and complete your degree in as little as 12 months. Widely recognized and sought after, the MPA will give you the edge you need in today's competitve public service sector.
The MPA's flexible schedule accommodates full-time working professionals with year-round courses offered fully online
The MPA's flexible schedule accommodates full-time working professionals with year-round courses offered fully online
Study with public service professionals and professors who bring strong analysis and best practices to your learning
Study with public service professionals and professors who bring strong analysis and best practices to your learning
Graduate in as few as 12 months
Graduate in as few as 12 months
Funding Your MPA Degree
We offer education awards for alumni, employees, and members of some of the largest public service organizations in the country.
