Master of Public Administration / Local Government Management
Northern Illinois University

Program Details

Designed for professionals in the public administration field, Northern Illinois University offers an online Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in Local Government Management. The curriculum includes coursework on:

  • Local Government Administration
  • Leadership in Public Sector Organizations
  • Economic Development

Students can pursue networking connections with top scholars. Graduates of this program feel as if they are prepared to pursue various paths within the public administration and government field.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northern Illinois University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants must have at least two years of employment in local government & at least one undergraduate course in U.S. government.