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Online Master of Public Administration Programs

Advance your career and serve your community at a higher level by earning an MPA at A-State Online. Our NASPAA-accredited public administration programs prepare you for a rewarding career path and opportunities in a wide array of nonprofit or public management fields. Explore your MPA degree options and choose the track that aligns with your personal and professional goals.

Why choose an A-State Online MPA program?

  • Graduate in as few as 18 months while staying on budget with highly affordable tuition
  • NASPAA-promoted internships and employment opportunities position you for success
  • Our dedicated, public administration-focused network helps you stay connected and informed

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Public Administration Public Management

As few as 18 months Duration
36 Credit Hours
$12,240 Total Tuition

Advance into leadership roles in your organization with the Master of Public Administration Public Management degree. This MPA online program is designed to prepare law enforcement and public sector professionals for advanced-level executive positions as manager or director of government or public departments and agencies.

In this online program, you will examine administrative structures and patterns of behavior in public sector organizations, understand the fundamentals of policy analysis and political processes, and evaluate governmental and organizational budgets.

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GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Public Administration Nonprofit Management

As few as 18 months Duration
36 Credit Hours
$12,240 Total Tuition

Advance into leadership roles in your organization with the Master of Public Administration Nonprofit Management online program. This MPA program is designed to elevate the careers of nonprofit organization professionals to management-, director- or executive-level positions.

In this online program, you will learn industry best practices, practical fundraising techniques and financial management strategies, and strategic planning specific to nonprofit organizations.

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Created by working professionals seeking to give back to their community, the Arkansas State University MPA program is fully accredited through the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)—The Global Standard in Public Service Education.

Master of Public Administration Public Management

Duration: 18 months Credit Hours: 36 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Advance into leadership roles in your organization with the Master of Public Administration Public Management degree. This MPA online program is designed to prepare law enforcement and public sector professionals for advanced-level executive positions as manager or director of government or public departments and agencies.

In this online program, you will examine administrative structures and patterns of behavior in public sector organizations, understand the fundamentals of policy analysis and political processes, and evaluate governmental and organizational budgets.

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Master of Public Administration Nonprofit Management

Duration: 18 months Credit Hours: 36 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Advance into leadership roles in your organization with the Master of Public Administration Nonprofit Management online program. This MPA program is designed to elevate the careers of nonprofit organization professionals to management-, director- or executive-level positions.

In this online program, you will learn industry best practices, practical fundraising techniques and financial management strategies, and strategic planning specific to nonprofit organizations.

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