Explore a career in Public Administration

Prepare for a career in local, state, or federal government, as well as nonprofit and social impact organizations.

Are you interested in making the world a better place through public service leadership, public policy, or social change? The Master of Public Administration program at JMU welcomes applications from current students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals seeking to develop and strengthen a broad set of administrative skills with concentrations in International Stabilization & Recovery, Public Management, and Nonprofit Management.

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Wednesday, April 30 at 10 AM EST

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Here are some key points about what graduates from this MPA program can do in their careers and the problems they may solve:

• Address public policy issues, mangage public resources and implement community programs at the local, state, federal, and international level.
• Tackle issues such as poverty, education, healthcare and environmental sustainabilty through their work in non-profit organizations by securing funding and advocating policy change. 
• Earn presitigious fellowships which prepare them for leadership roles in public service.
• Graduates often quickly advance their careers through promotions to make significant contributions to public service.

Get details on how this graduate program can advance your career. Full or part-time. Full-time students are eligible for graduate assistantships.

Speak with program faculty, current students, and alumni to learn more about the curriculum, student experiences, and career opportunities.

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