Taught by full-time, nationally recognized
faculty and researchers, this first-rate online master's program is
now accessible to more people.
LAWRENCE, Kan., May 10, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- At KU, we recognize how family and work
commitments, health or mobility limitations, and other
responsibilities can create barriers to education and career
advancement. With the goal of creating degree programs that are
accessible to everyone with the ambition to succeed, KU's Master of
Public Administration (MPA) is now 100% online.
This MPA program is offered through the KU School of Public
Affairs & Administration, which was recently ranked in the top
26 overall best public affairs programs in the nation and No.1 in
local government management by U.S. News & World Report. Our
online courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and
expert instructors and meet the same rigorous educational standards
as our on-campus programs — but they offer more flexibility for
students to study whenever and wherever is most convenient. This
online program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public
Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job
outlook for social and community service managers is projected to
grow 9% from 2022 to 2032. When you earn a master's degree online
from KU, you'll be part of a community that focuses on practice-
and research-informed coursework, peer-to-peer learning, and public
sector collaboration to prepare students for successful careers. By
the end of your coursework, you will be ready 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.
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.
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 and 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 while earning
credit that can count toward the full MPA degree.
Through Jayhawk Global, the university's education innovation
center, KU plans to offer many more online degree opportunities,
giving more students the chance to earn a globally recognized
degree that signals prestige, quality, and career readiness.
About the University of
Kansas
The University of Kansas is a major
comprehensive research and teaching university. Its mission is to
lift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy
communities, and making discoveries that change the world.
For more information contact:
Sydney Bannister
sydbann@ku.edu
785-864-2143
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