Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Establish credentials as a public policy leader with a degree from a top institution.

Governments and nonprofit organizations face a host of complex policy and management challenges. Graduates of UND's Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program learn to navigate those. Because each class is available on campus or online, you'll be able to study while keeping your current job.

Why Study Public Administration at UND?

UND's M.P.A. program is offered either in person or online. Whether you attend on campus or stream your class via the Internet, you'll interact with faculty members and other students. That flexibility means you can earn a top-ranked degree no matter where you live, and pay in-state tuition. While the M.P.A. degree is similar, in some respects, to a M.B.A, it specifically prepares you to address the strategic challenges facing government and non-profit organizations. You'll confront issues such as ethics, management, leadership and other topics specific to public policy.

In additional to the general track, our flexible curriculum offers defined tracks in health administration and social entrepreneurship.

Top Online Public Administration Program in the Nation

Every accredited public administration program offers eduction, but not every program prepares students to make a real impact the way UND does. UND is increasingly regarded as one of the top academic institutions in the nation for public administration. 

#10 - Top Online Masters in Public Administration Programs

#24 - Best Online Masters in Public Administration Program

#48 - The 50 Best Online MPA programs

Accredited M.P.A. Program

The M.P.A. program is NASPAA Accredited by the Commission on Peer Review & Accreditation.