Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Welcome to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Marywood University, recognized among the best in the nation. The program is an exclusive online 30 credit hours that follows the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)'s accreditation guidelines. Our goal is to prepare students for challenging emergence in public administration as effective and innovative administrators equipped with practical and real-world experiences, and to train them with the needed skills, evidence-based research and theoretical framework in order to tackle the complex environment of public affairs. 

The MPA degree is both marketable and professional. It prepares students for management career in public and nonprofit organizations as well as administrative positions in the public sector. The degree is ideal for students who are committed to public service and want to make a positive difference in the world. 

The program affords students with opportunities to get involved in public affairs as soon as they begin the program, focusing on civic engagement and public responsibilities on local, national and international levels. The curriculum combines evidence-based research, applied theory, and practical skill development in order to prepare students for conceptual, analytical, and ethical applications of administrative solutions to problems.

With classes scheduled online and delivered through Brightspace students can enroll on full or part-time basis and from the comfort of their homes around the world. Faculty expertise include all substantive policy areas which enable them teach, advise, research, and serve the students, community and profession.

Here are few other reasons to consider the MPA program at Marywood University:

• Recognized as one of the Best Online Master Degree Programs in the nation by bestcolleges.com
• Easy and free online admissions process.
• No standardized tests are required for admissions.
• Full or part-time.
• Streamlined, up-to-date and cutting-edge curriculum. 
• Dynamic teaching methods designed for learning adults and effective graduate studies.
• Knowledge and skill development for career advancement. 
• Outstanding and experienced faculty.
• Sequential and asynchronous classes that follow a master course schedule. 
• Dual MPA/ MSW degree
• Transition upon graduation and acceptance to the PhD Program in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies with up to 12 MPA credits applied toward the PhD program.
• Professional peer-review Journal of Applied Professional Studies (JAPS).
• Professional networking, student organizations, and activities.
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