College of Humanities and Sciences

Master of Public Administration

You’re looking to make a difference through public administration. Get the skills you need to createand implement public policy with our Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program.Taught by experienced professionals in the government sector, you’ll go beyond theory to gain real-world insight into how government works at the federal, state and local levels. You’ll learn — one six-week course at a time — how to take an entrepreneurial approach to problems and opportunities in thepublic administration sector.

Our MPA curriculum is designed to align with leading industry organizations like the Network ofSchools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration© (NASPAA). The program focuses on variousenvironments, theories and concepts that influence organizations to help you become a leader inpublic administration.

You’re ready to lead in the public sector. Explore the offerings and information below to see how thisprogram can help.

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Differentiators

Career Growth

Learn the skills necessary tomanage and lead in public,private and non-profitorganizations andcommunities.

RelevantCurriculum

Explore industry-relevanttopics like projectmanagement, budgetmanagement and strategicdecision making.

Transferability

Waive up to nine credit hourswith Prior LearningAssessment options for theFBI National AcademyAssociates (FBINAA) andSenior Management Institute

ObjectivesThe Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed to prepare students for a leadershipcareer within private, nonprofit, and public service organizations and communities. To prepare studentsfor leadership careers in public administration, the program focuses on the regulatory, political,economic, social, and cultural environments and the theories and concepts that influence managementand evaluation of diverse public service organizations, programs and processes; presents socialentrepreneurial and business approaches to public service issues and opportunities at the state, countyand local levels of government; and emphasizes adherence to the values and ethical principles of thepublic administration profession in all aspects of public service. The Masters of Public Administrationprogram curriculum is based on the current accreditation standards set forth by the National Associationof Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

Requirements and PrerequisitesYou'll need 36 credits to complete this program, which may be earned from a combination of requiredand elected courses. However, required courses may vary based on previous experience, training ortransferable credits.

NASPAA is a registered trademark of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, andAdministration.

Core Courses

Public Administration Institutions And Processes MPA503

Communications For Public Administrators COMPA523

Law And Public Administration LAWPA513

Human Capital Development In The Public Sector HRMPA533

Leading Organizational Change In The Public Sector MPA533

Data Analysis For Public Policy And Management MPA543

Program Evaluation MPA573

Leveraging Technology In The Public Sector MPATM543

Public Budgeting MPA563

Public Finance MPA553

Public Policy Planning And Implementation MPA583

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Public Administration Applied Project MPA593

Make an informed choiceWe believe that students and families should be prepared financially for college and understand gainfulemployment opportunities before starting any program. So we want to ensure you have the informationyou need to make an informed choice - information like what it will cost, the skills you'll learn throughyour chosen program, and the types of occupations the program prepares you for. For importantinformation about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended thisprogram:

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View the Master of Public Administration gainful employment disclosures[http://www.phoenix.edu/programs/ge/default/mpa.html]

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