The online version of the nationally ranked Master of Public Administration (MPA) program from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government—the largest university-based government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States—prepares students to begin or advance their careers as public service leaders in a variety of settings, including state, local, and federal governments and nonprofit organizations.

Earn your MPA online in as few as 18 months. GRE waivers available to those with an advanced degree. Five concentrations. NASPAA-accredited.

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Learn 100% online with the American University NASPAA-accredited Online Master of Public Administration and Policy. Graduate with your MPAP in 24 months. AU has a top-ranked school for public affairs based in Washington DC. AU has waived the GRE/GMAT requirement through Fall 2022.

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The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is Syracuse University’s home for innovative, interdisciplinary teaching and research in the social sciences, public policy, public administration, and international relations. It is the first school to offer a graduate degree in public administration in the United States and is a #1-ranked school for graduate education in public affairs by U.S. News & World Report. Maxwell’s strength derives in large part from its diversity. Since 1964, Maxwell’s Executive Education has been preparing leaders for the global community. Maxwell’s on-campus MPA for Executives program is one of the first mid-career degrees in public administration.

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Prepare for advanced leadership roles in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors with a master’s degree in public administration online.

Complete in as little as 12 months, six start dates a year, cost-effective tuition.

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American University's School of International Service offers two different master's degree programs online. Both programs are delivered through live classes, taught by world-renowned faculty, and include a visit to American University's campus in Washington, DC, to help students build the skills to effect positive international change. Depending on which degree students pursue, the programs can be completed in 12–24 months. A bachelor's degree is required; but GRE/GMAT scores are not.

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Gain the skills to become an effective leader or administrator in many settings. Learn to manage public and private entities, assess missions and visions, determine an organization’s capabilities, achieve goals for the general public, and more. Advance in a government or public service career with the Master of Arts in Public Management degree from the Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs division, offered online or at the Washington, D.C. campus. Develop specialized expertise that aligns with your professional interests with one of the three areas of focus: Public Administration and Leadership, Public Policy Evaluation, or Public Financial Management and Budgeting.

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Acquire the tools to examine governmental and social institutions in society, explore areas of reform, and bring about change. Available online and on campus, this program combines the theories and practices relating to government, politics, and policymaking.

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Prepare to lead in contemporary public service and nonprofit management with an online Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the University of Delaware's (UD) Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration (Biden School).

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Develop the skills you need to succeed in public service or nonprofit administration with Aurora University's 100 percent online Master of Public Administration degree. Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of public administration and nonprofit careers, such as positions as a grant writer, executive director, management analyst and more. Learn to apply public administration theories to real-world situations as you study relevant topics such as community relations, public finance, nonprofit management and more.

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Drake University’s online Master of Public Administration degree program is designed to prepare working professionals with policy expertise, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving strategies – valuable skills needed to efficiently lead and serve in the public administration field.

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Our online NGO management program instills the skills needed to lead, manage, and found a non-governmental or nonprofit organization. Develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills to find solutions to the most pressing challenges that these organizations face.

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The online Master of Public Administration degree at Anna Maria College features a cutting-edge curriculum taught by distinguished faculty who are currently working in the leadership positions you seek. Learn what it takes to lead with confidence through a comprehensive coursework focused on ethics, leadership, policy analysis and strategic planning.

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In this flexible online program, you will study the problem of terrorism and how to counter it through a number of different lenses including political violence, intelligence studies, and domestic and international law and policy. You will also study and assess different threats, including domestic terrorism, cyber threats, and foreign fighters. You will apply this knowledge to develop policy-based security solutions at all levels of government.

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Gain the most relevant knowledge and techniques needed to take a leading role in protecting the public, including risk analysis, international/domestic threat detection, inter-agency coordination, and public policy analysis.

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Help preserve the future of our planet with the Master of Science in Energy Policy and Climate program from Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs division. This degree will position you to make an impact as society shifts toward sustainable sources of energy and works to moderate climate change. Our degree offers four optional tracks in Energy, Climate, Policy, or Modeling.

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Gain the tools needed to combat climate change, habitat loss, water impurity, and more with the Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy program from Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs division. In this degree program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental policy as it relates to business, politics, and ethics.

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With this program, you will develop a working knowledge of economics relating to fiscal policy, foreign aid decisions, and financial risk. The coursework spans a range of concepts you will use in your career, including economic reasoning, modeling, and econometrics. Study on campus or in flexible online courses – and earn a master’s degree that carries the prestige of Johns Hopkins University.

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The knowledge you earn in this program will open the door to leadership roles industry-wide. You’ll gain hands-on policy analysis from a prestigious faculty of noted experts and earn your degree in as few as 20 months. American University’s fully online programs are led by expert faculty who are passionate about teaching. With flexible scheduling in a digital environment, you will get the experience and knowledge you need in the field of your choice.

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Gain the skills you need to succeed in the high-paced world of media with American University’s online MA in Strategic Communication. Based in the nation’s PR and political media capital, our program teaches you to connect creatively and strategically with audiences through targeted campaigns across the busy media landscape. Learn from the same accomplished faculty who lead our on-campus communication program in Washington, D.C., named a top-five education program finalist by PRWeek for 2019. With AU, you can advance your communication career in business, marketing, politics, public relations, and anywhere strong writers and critical thinkers are needed.

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Study in a program that is among the 1 percent worldwide to achieve AACSB Accreditation in both business and accounting and is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes.

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