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Master of Public Administration degree
MPA graduates are leaders. They lead their communities and organizations on
the basis of advanced skills with a dedication to democratic values and
public service. In today's global society, such leadership takes many forms
and occurs in a variety of settings. The mission of the graduate program in
public administration is to develop both the general knowledge and specific
abilities needed for leadership in a fast changing world. The curriculum is
designed to prepare students to act ethically and effectively in public
management, state and local government; and to transcend traditional
boundaries in the pursuit of prosperous, safe, and healthy communities.
Because careers in public administration are varied and include the public
and nonprofit sectors the curriculum is designed to develop advanced
executive abilities through a combination of core competencies and
specialized areas of concentration.
