The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Kansas State University emphasizes a theoretically informed an research driven approach to learning, designed to develop competencies that prepare students for the public, government, and non-profit sectors immediately upon graduation. The MPA program is flexible, serving pre and mid career students, and is availble online and with evening classes.

KU offers students an MPA Career-Option: Preparing Leaders in Public Service and an MPA Intern Option: Preparing Managers in Local Government. The same coursework is offered for both programs.

KU offers students an MPA Career-Option: Preparing Leaders in Public Service and an MPA Intern Option: Preparing Managers in Local Government. The same coursework is offered for both programs.

Wichita State University's MPA program is designed for students in management and public policy careers. Concentrations in public management, public finance or public policy are available.