Master of Public Administration


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

36-hours

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is a 36-hour professional graduate degree program emphasizing the knowledge and application of management theories, analytical tools and administrative and political concepts necessary for effective leadership in service careers.

The Master of Public Administration degree has been offered at the University of Oklahoma for more than 30 years. More than 700 students have completed the program in the past 10 years alone and are now employed at all levels of local, state and federal governments and in the not-for-profit sector.

As a professional management program, our degree is also widely recognized in the private sector. Our graduates have received numerous awards, including appointment to the prestigious White House Fellows program and the Presidential Management Intern program.

Programs in Public Administration were one of the first programs in the nation to develop and provide a quality graduate professional degree to students at locations away from the main campus. Our commitment to providing a solid professional education to our students is well known in the academic and professional world of public administration. Our faculty and staff are committed to assisting students in developing their full potential.

The Master of Public Administration degree is the recognized terminal professional degree for those seeking employment in the public sector. Our graduate degree is specifically designed to provide an understanding and knowledge of government and management. Emphasis is placed on administrative concepts, processes and techniques that are associated with managing the public's business. The program blends the theoretical with the practical dimensions of administration and encourages a broadened academic and professional perspective.

Visit our Prospective Students page for helpful information.

Visit OU's Public Administration Web site to learn more.

 


Contact Us:

OU Norman Campus
(405) 325-2250
E-mail: apinfo@ou.edu

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