Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration Program at Eastern Michigan University offers a professional degree grounded in applied social sciences that prepares students for leadership roles and careers in public and nonprofit organizations by providing the knowledge and tools to address complex and diverse public service needs. MPA graduates work in all sectors, including local government, nonprofit organizations, healthcare organizations, public safety, higher education, state government, the federal government, and the private sector. The majority of EMU MPA alums live and work in Michigan. The MPA is a versatile degree that equips students with the tools to effectively lead and manage an organization and make a difference in their communities. When our students graduate, we expect them to have learned our program values of integrity; professionalism; service; collaboration, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our program is flexible for students who currently work or desire a public or nonprofit sector career. Students learn from knowledgeable faculty who have field and research experience. Students can specialize in local government or nonprofit management or construct a set of electives that prepares them for whatever niche of public service is attractive to them. In addition, MPA students have various interdisciplinary study opportunities, including management, health administration, educational leadership, urban and regional planning, marketing, and social work.