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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Directly impact community-building policies in a rapidly evolving world. This program prepares you with the analytical skills to drive change in the public sector, while emphasizing an adaptive, situation-appropriate application of leadership skills. Lead the future of public policy with a graduate public administration degree from the School of Professional Studies at top-ranked Wake Forest University. Designed for working professionals, our online program equips you to serve as a positive change agent, capable of developing impactful projects, programs, and policies to improve the well-being of organizations and communities.

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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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Directly impact community-building policies in a rapidly evolving world. This program prepares you with the analytical skills to drive change in the public sector, while emphasizing an adaptive, situation-appropriate application of leadership skills. Lead the future of public policy with a graduate public administration degree from the School of Professional Studies at top-ranked Wake Forest University. Designed for working professionals, our online program equips you to serve as a positive change agent, capable of developing impactful projects, programs, and policies to improve the well-being of organizations and communities.

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Spearhead meaningful change as a leader in public service, nonprofit organizations, research and policy institutes, and agencies dedicated to societal change with one of these Master of Public Administration online programs. Expand your skillset with research tools needed for gathering, analyzing and reporting information essential for decision-making and proposing evidence-based solutions. Gain theoretical and practical leadership wisdom and skills to make a positive impact on communities and their policies and programs. A Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management is also available, with 12 credit hours applicable toward an MPA.

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Explore ways of recognizing and addressing modern issues pertaining to policy and governance, leadership and human capital development. Cultivate your leadership style, ethical decision-making and problem-solving capabilities as you examine core issues in public sector organizations. In this program, you will study crucial competencies in the inner workings of local, state and federal government agencies. In these courses, you will be taught ways for driving reform and forward progress to better serve the diverse needs of modern society. This MPA degree with a government and policy emphasis focuses on law and administrative processes, public governance and strategic solutions.

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2 year duration. GRE/GMAT Not Required. MPA equips you for leadership roles in government, nonprofit organizations, and the public sector. Project Management Certificate option available. Whether you choose a fully online program or one that combines online learning with face-to-face networking opportunities with peers and faculty members, you will be well-prepared to create significant, positive change while meeting public needs.

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Arizona State University’s online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program offers a transformative educational experience, readying you for high-impact roles in government, the nonprofit sector and beyond. Immerse yourself in a curriculum that covers leadership strategies, ethical decision-making and effective management across various organizations. This MPA program prepares you for impactful public service leadership roles across all levels of government, nonprofits and private organizations. Throughout your courses, you'll delve into a core curriculum focusing on managerial and analytic skills essential for careers dedicated to the public good. NASPAA Accredited.

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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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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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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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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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