Master of Public Administration
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A Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a specialized
This program covers principles of public administration, policy development, and management. Graduates can work in government, nonprofits, and private companies. The specifics of the program can vary by university or country. It typically requires two years for completion.
Overview
The MPA program is a higher professional degree and a
Through its history, the MPA degree has become more interdisciplinary by drawing from fields such as economics, sociology, law, anthropology, organizational development, political science, and regional planning in order to equip MPA graduates with skills and knowledge covering a broad range of topics and disciplines relevant to the public sector. A core curriculum of a typical MPA program usually includes courses on
MPA graduates currently serve in some important positions within the public sector including the current Prime Minister of Singapore
A Master of Public Administration can be acquired at various institutions. See List of schools offering MPA degrees.
See also
- Master of Public Affairs
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Nonprofit Organizations
- Public policy schools
- Master of Business Administration
- Doctor of Public Administration
- List of master's degrees
References
- ^ "15 notable graduates from MPA and MPP programmes". Retrieved 2018-02-17.
External links
- Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration - Accrediting body for MPA and MPP programs in the U.S.
- Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
- American Society for Public Administration - Professional society for public administration (PA) practitioners and educator]