Public Administration
Public Administration provides graduates and professionals with the knowledge and skills to advance their careers in public service, nonprofit organizations, and academia.
- Master of Public Administration
- Online
- Online
36 Credit Hours
Make a difference
The online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at ¸£Àû¼§ is a 36-credit degree designed for future leaders in public and nonprofit sectors. It offers two concentrations: Disaster and Emergency Management, focusing on crisis management and disaster policy, and Management, aimed at improving skills in organizational management and program evaluation. The program provides a strong core curriculum in public management and governance, allowing for flexible, personalized learning to help students balance their various responsibilities.
I can earn academic credit for professional experience ?
Application Deadlines
Fall
- August 1
Spring
- December 15
Summer
- May 15
Leading the Future
Learn from distinguished faculty with real-world public service experience, gain hands-on skills through applied projects, earn your MPA 100% online on your schedule, and benefit from affordable tuition with eligible Texas firefighters qualifying for full tuition waivers.
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Customizable Tracks
Shape your degree to match your career goals. .
Choose a concentration in Emergency & Disaster Management or Public and Non-Profit Management and tailor your coursework to your professional interests.
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Your Degree, your way
Students can complete their degree in six semesters or less (depending on the number of courses students want to take per semester)
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Firefighter Tuition
Firefighters can complete the MPA degree tuition-free (still responsible for the fees)
Scholarships
The Scholarship Team in the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office coordinates and administers ¸£Àû¼§ scholarship programs for all student classification levels. ¸£Àû¼§ utilizes a streamlined application, which simplifies the process by importing key information from student records and automatically considering students for all relevant scholarships. A student must be accepted to ¸£Àû¼§ to apply.
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Discover Your Future
Designed for those who view leadership as service, this program builds the capacity to analyze and solve real-world challenges, contribute to policymaking, and communicate effectively in diverse and dynamic environments. Graduates lead with insight, empathy, and a steadfast commitment to the public interest.
Learn From Our Outstanding Faculty
Our nationally recognized and award-winning professors bring extensive educational and research experience, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in teaching.
Become a Bearkat
Ready to learn how ¸£Àû¼§ can help you or to start your application today? Our Admissions team is here to help. Call 936-339-0148