The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a professional graduate degree designed for management and administration within the public sector and nonprofit organizations. Our NASPAA-accredited program provides the focused training necessary to excel in a leadership role, while mastering a broad set of skills including budgeting and finance, economic analysis, human resource management, policy analysis, information technology, resource development and grant writing, program evaluation, and strategic management.
The MPA program is structured around two tracks. The (1) Hybrid Track and (2) Executive Track.
Hybrid Track: The Hybrid Track is open to current and aspiring public service professionals. This track provides an innovative and effective education that combines the best of online and in-person course delivery. For example, a typical course divides up online (50%) and in-person (50%) instruction across the semester. In-person instruction takes place on Georgia Southern’s Statesboro Campus, which is the oldest and largest campus at the University.
Executive Track: The Executive Track is open to individuals with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in the public (civil or military) sector, nonprofit organization, or closely related position. This cohort-based lock-step track is offered fully online with courses delivered in an abbreviated format. (Only admits in Spring)
Both program tracks operate under a unified mission and set of student learning outcomes.