Public Administration, MPA

If you want to create change in your community through public service, earning your online Master of Public Administration at Lindenwood University Online is a great first step toward your goal. Whether you want to work for a government agency or non-profit organization, our curriculum is designed to help you succeed in shaping public policy with an outcome of good governance and social equity. Our online master’s degree in public administration covers a wide variety of relevant areas, including:

• Policy Design and Analysis
• Business-Government Environment
• Program-Implementation and Evaluation
• Government Institutions: Performance and Accountability

Coursework in this online master’s degree in public administration program covers the following:

• Inspirational Leadership: develop the skills to become a leader in public administrative organizations and government agencies.
• Comprehensive Professional Skillset: explore the practical and conceptual tools that you need to succeed in this field.
• Financial & Accounting Literacy: understand the principles of accounting, finance, budgeting, and economic analysis for public administration organizations.
• Policy Making: understand how policy impacts the field of public administration and how that affects your role in the field.

• Ability to execute high-level leadership skills capable of innovation and efficient organizational change.
• Comprehension of critical thinking strategies to analyze, guide, and control your organizational synergy, structure, and environment.
• Inspire, promote, and manage positive organizational change in all kinds of businesses, industries, and settings.
• Execute administrative functions at in a diverse, global business landscape.
• Quickly solve organizational challenges through decision-making focused on profitability, positive workplace culture, and efficiency.

Students in this online master’s degree in public administration can gain real-world experience through our trusted community partners. When you speak with us about your education, we can discuss potential opportunities that align with your professional aspirations.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Lindenwood University Online is taught by professionals with years of experience in public policy. Their goal is to help you prepare for one of the several career paths for master’s in public policy graduates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), political scientists earn an annual median wage of $122,510. In this role, you can evaluate the effectiveness of current laws and policies to make recommendations for improvement. This is just one example of a career path you can consider after earning your online MPA at Lindenwood.

Students who complete the Master of Public Administration program at Lindenwood can pursue a wide variety of career paths, including:

• Budget Officer
• Legislator
• Nonprofit Director
• Public Relations Manager
• Policy Manager
• Urban Planner

The cost per credit hour for this program is $551. Besides affordable tuition, we offer a generous transfer policy of up to nine credits toward your degree completion to further offset tuition costs—to save you time and money on your education!

Plus, you can personalize your transfer experience through Lindenwood’s Transfer Guides. These guides are part of our articulation partnerships with area community college to help you get the most value from your transfer credit.