My learning experience was valuable to me in the sense that I was able to apply real world application to my learning. There were countless times in both degree programs where I was able to apply what I was learning to my life.
Kirk D. S.
Shakopee, MN
Criminal Justice
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
College of Business
Degree Information
The accelerated Master of Public Administration degree prepares you to become an outstanding manager and leader prepared to handle the complexities and challenges present in the public sector. You will learn intricacies of working in the public sector with regard to management, organizational, and financial issues specific to government, nonprofit, and other public organizations. This program is offered in class and online. The courses in this cohort program are designed to be taken in order as listed. Their prerequisite is acceptance to the Master of Public Administration program.
Program Characteristics
- Completed in 16 months
- Available entirely online or in class
- 36 credit hours, completed in four consecutive terms
- Accelerated cohort format