Public Administration, MPA

at Monroe College

The Master's of Public Administration degree prepares students for leadership and management positions in public service, nonprofit organizations, and social enterprises. This program provides pre-service and career professionals with an appropriate mix of the requisite skills and knowledge needed for positions at various levels within the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Students are given broad exposure to the field of public administration through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary core curriculum that integrates theory with practice and emphasizes application of acquired knowledge in a real-world setting. Students also have the option to develop a depth of knowledge within one or two areas of concentration.