Sponsored Description: The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Upper Iowa University is a professional degree that prepares learners to assume administrative and leadership positions at all levels of government and in nonprofit organizations. The core courses are designed to give students a broad overview of the discipline while preparing them to develop their analytical, communication, and leadership skills. The program objectives are consistent with those recommended by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. What is the role of state and local government in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world? Students in the government administration emphasis area will develop their ability to lead in a rapidly changing environment. A rigorous curriculum including courses in economic development, policy analysis, administrative law, and intergovernmental relations will improve analytical, communication, and managerial skills will make it possible for UIU MPA students to assume a strong leadership role at any level of government. This will be done in a way that strengthens the importance of anchoring public management securely on the constitutional values that defines the public good.