MPA in State and Local Concentration Central Michigan University

About this Program

Level: Master in Public Administration

Discpline: Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

Length: 8 semesters

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Application Fee: US$65.00
Tuition Fee: US$16,650.00

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Starting Deadline Status
Jan, 2025 Nov 1, 2024 closed
Sep, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 open

Program Description

A Master of Public Administration is a versatile degree that will help you advance your career and prepare you for leadership roles in the public and nonprofit sector. The MPA program helps prepare public service-minded leaders take the next step toward innovative leadership. With courses ranging from nonprofit administration, strategic leadership, to public policy analysis and program evaluation, the program educates directors and managers for local, state, and federal governments and the nonprofit sector. Our accessible online format allows you to complete the 37-hour program in roughly 2-3 years, even if working full-time. Classes are led by CMU faculty and contain self-paced coursework and hands-on learning. You may also qualify for academic credit based on your previous professional experiences. Our program is accredited by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), the global standard in public service education. The CMU MPA Program is housed in the School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Review our Data Reporting website for more information about the Master of Public Administration program and our NASPAA Accreditation.

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