Get your Masters in Public Administration Online!
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a professional degree program designed to prepare students for careers in public service through a program of study that integrates the theory and practice of public administration.
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Program Information
The online MPA degree is a cohort- based, online program for working professionals. The degree program is designed to be flexible and predictable, with a set structure across all courses that offers a dynamic asynchronous learning experience.
What Can You Do with an MPA Degree?
A master’s degree in public administration offers unique versatility. Whether you’re seeking opportunities in the private sector, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, or government agencies, this degree equips you to navigate diverse professional landscapes.
“There are lots of problems to be solved, certainly in the public sphere. Some of the most impactful work that you can do and you need skills from financial management to human resources to policy analysis. All of these things were tools that I received from the UT MPA program and I have used as a practitioner ever since.”
—Carey Whitworth, Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy, The University of Tennessee Systems
“As Director of the state’s Budget Division, we have built a strong partnership with the Baker School’s MPA program and have had great success with the graduates we’ve hired. I value their knowledge, expertise, passion for public service, and eagerness for career development.”
—David Thurman, Budget Director, State Of Tennessee