Master of Public Administration (Urban Management and Policy)

The Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program provides professional training in public administration. The curriculum of this National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) accredited program emphasizes the analysis of the political and administrative environments as well as the administrative decision-making approaches of public administration. Urban Management and Policy: Develop the skills to lead in city governance, policy analysis, and community development. This concentration prepares you for roles like city planner, policy analyst, community development manager, sustainability officer, or emergency management director — across public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Requirements for admission to full standing in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree Program include: Possession of a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university. An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.