
Marshall University’s online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program prepares students to manage the public’s resources with integrity, transform their communities with innovative problem solving, and inspire others to embrace democratic norms and diverse public institutions.
Marshall’s interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to meet the needs of working professionals trying to advance their careers as well as the demands of traditional graduate students entering the workforce.
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Marshall’s online MPA program offers core courses in organizational theory, public finance and policy analysis.
Our program emphasizes the professional values of dynamic, ethical leadership, policy expertise and professionalization, and confidence through knowledge and practice.
Students complete a professional portfolio during their final semester as part of the PSC 618 course, Seminar in Public Administration.
