Master of Public Administration
Program Overview
Offered by the College of Liberal Arts at USI, the 100% online Master of Public Administration (MPA) provides high quality training to help students improve management-related job skills and performance, obtain leadership positions within their current organizations, or begin their career in a public or nonprofit organization.
These skills are developed through hands on projects with community members that foster leadership while doing good. Our graduates are prepared to meet the economic, social, and political challenges that face society.
The Nonprofit Excellence Symposium opens registration every September.
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Career Outlook
Earning your Master of Public Administration from USI will open doors to opportunities such as:
More Online MPA Options:
Traditional MPA Options:
- Mission and Objectives
- Admission Requirements
- Nonprofit Excellence Symposium
- Community-Based Projects
Credits for Prior Learning
With the Master of Public Administration, you have the opportunity to receive up to 9 credits for prior learning! If you have been in the work force and have gained relevant experience, you can apply that knowledge towards receiving credits in the MPA program. This can allow you to graduate earlier and pay less for your degree! See the links below for more information.
Students interested in applying for PLC should contact the program director, Trent Engbers, at taengbers@usi.edu
Visit USI's Portfolio Review - Graduate Page
- Receiving Credits for Prior Learning
- Receiving Transfer Credits
Program Calendar
Course Start | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline |
08/22/22 | 08/16/22 | 08/12/22 | 08/19/22 |
01/09/23 | 12/30/22 | 12/30/22 | 01/06/23 |