Master of Public Administration: Become an effective leader and problem solver in your community
The Online Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree prepares students for public service careers in government at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as for careers in nonprofit organizations, research and policy institutes, and other agencies devoted to meaningful societal change.
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Online Master of Public Administration
The UIC MPA program was founded in 1975 and has prepared thousands of alumni for rewarding public service careers in a diverse set of contexts. Employment demand for professionals with leadership, financial management, policy analysis, and other skills imparted by the MPA degree remains strong.
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As the longest NASPAA accredited MPA program in Chicagoland, we have attracted cohorts of talented and diligent young people who are eager to pursue management careers in public and nonprofit sectors in the Chicago area and beyond. I am particularly proud of my efforts in nurturing future generations of leaders and managers at all levels of our government system who will play crucial roles in dealing with a variety of challenges to our society.
| Associate Professor
Strategic and creative leaders are more important now than ever in public agencies. Our MPA program will prepare you for a career in 21st century public service locally and globally. Our courses are designed to build your problem-solving skills and expand your technical skills, all while engaging with current events and the relevant challenges of public management in government and nonprofits.
| Assistant Professor
In UIC’s online MPA program, you will be exposed to experts and researchers in the field. Our faculty is made up of working practitioners, which I think is very important.
| Adjunct Lecturer