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Program Details

The online Master of Public Administration prepares students to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government, as well as in international organizations or agencies. Students learn the skills from both the public and private sectors that are needed to function in these positions.

The curriculum examines the interdisciplinary skills needed in government operations, as well as courses in business administration, human services, and public administration. Students are also able to customize their degree through the choice of electives. Graduates will be able to effectively lead a public agency or organization through use of fiscal management, ethics, policy analysis, and business relationship skills.

Some of the career paths open to graduates include:

• Urban or regional planner
• City administrator
• Legislative director

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