The University of Kansas

Prepare for a career in public administration that will make a difference.

Earning your Master of Public Administration (MPA) online from KU prepares you to manage and lead public-serving organizations, especially at the state and local levels. This program specializes in the ethics, knowledge, critical thinking, and professional skills needed to serve diverse communities, combining theoretically grounded coursework and practical application to produce graduates who can lead, innovate, and problem-solve in public and nonprofit settings.

Our program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). By the end of your coursework, you will learn to lead and manage in public governance; participate in and contribute to the public policy process; analyze, synthesize, think creatively, and make decisions; articulate and apply public service perspectives; and communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.

Top-tier degree, faculty, and opportunity

Our Master of Public Administration online program from KU is taught by researchers and experts in graduate education and sets you on a path of success through their student support, welcoming community, and professional development. KU is a globally recognized institution and one of just 38 public universities in the Association of American Universities, a group of America’s leading research universities. An online MPA from KU signals prestige, quality, and career readiness.

Finding the time to continue your education to advance your career can be complicated. At KU, we recognize that and construct our degree programs in a way that makes them achievable for everyone with the ambition to succeed. KU’s online MPA program offers flexible online learning that fits your schedule.

Graduate certificates are also available and taught by the same award-winning faculty as the MPA program. These two certificates — city and county management and public/nonprofit management — allow students to broaden their knowledge in a specific area and learn the most up-to-date theory and techniques used in practice. These certificate programs are a great way for public administration professionals to enhance their skills on the way to earning a full MPA degree.

Take the next step by sharing your information to learn more about the online master’s in public administration. We are ready to help you take your future to the next level.

Applications are open.