Master of Public Administration

Making Leaders. Making Decisions. Making a Difference. With a Master of Public Administration (MPA), you'll become an effective leader in public, private and nonprofit sectors. Oakland University's MPA program propels you toward your goals with a rigorous curriculum, small class sizes, a 100% online program option, and your choice between five specializations: Court Administration, Criminal Justice Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Local Government Management and Nonprofit Management.

Admission to the program is selective. Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution, and must have a transcript that indicates above-average work (generally, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater).Send an official transcript providing evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution, OR a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from a college or university of government-recognized standing.