Master of Public Administration
(Program offered online)
Explore the diverse landscape of public service and boost your career with a Master of Public Administration degree from Johnson & Wales University. This online program will help you learn what it takes to achieve your management goals in public service organizations. With courses in effective leadership, personnel administration, and policy analysis, you’ll gain the skills you need to pursue leadership roles in public and third-sector organizations – from healthcare and charities to foundations and state and federal agencies.
YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
- Critically analyze and use knowledge of academic theory, legal issues and/or regulations to inform ethical practice and policy formation within public and third sector organizations/agencies.
- Manage and apply effective standards of public and third sector governance within organizational structures.
- Assess and effectively manage sector-specific functions, programs and resources.
- Advance professional communication, public outreach and responsiveness standards in a manner that promotes accountability, inclusion and other public service values.
WHY EARN YOUR MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION WITH JWU?
- Pursue your degree at your own pace through our convenient online format
- Learn from faculty with years of experience in public administration
- Prepare for advanced leadership roles with real-world, experiential education
FAST FACTS
- Complete your degree in two years
- 8-week courses
- Competitive tuition
- Learn from industry leaders
- Career-focused curriculum
EMPLOYER-INFORMED CURRICULUM
This MPA curriculum is developed in partnership with successful industry experts, bringing real-world challenges into the classroom to turn theory into practice. This active-learning philosophy ensures that students are keeping up with the latest industry insights.
NO GMAT REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECT STUDENTS
If you have a GPA of 2.85 or higher, you are not required to take the GMAT. The minimum GPA required for Official Acceptance is 2.85.
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