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Master of Public Administration (MPA)

James Madison University


Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Public Policy, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership

Duration

2 Years

Academic pace

Full Time, Part-time

Degree

Master's Degree

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

Students enroll in the Public Administration program because it well prepares them with the skills needed to become great leaders and better their communities, implement meaningful change in government and non-governmental organizations. The program prepares students to execute impactful strategies that positively influence their communities. With its small cohort approach, the program benefits from the perspectives of both domestic and international students.

About the School

We know that success requires equal parts intellect and action. At JMU, that’s what Being the Change is all about.

When students graduating from James Madison University proudly walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, they’re more than just educated. They’re members of a fellowship of doers. They know how to make things happen. They’ve honed their ability to think critically. They’ve learned the importance of a strong work ethic and they’ve become committed to and skilled at collaborating with others. Diplomas in hand, they leave campus determined to live lives of meaning and pursue careers of purpose.

Only two hours from Washington D.C., JMU is fast becoming one of the nation’s leading lights in higher education. That’s because students enjoy unusually engaged relationships with world-class faculty who are at JMU because they want to pursue knowledge and teach talented students.

JMU students, faculty and alumni are using equal parts intellect and action to succeed in every sort of pursuit: they’re boosting innovation and discovery, leading in business, advancing culture, improving health care, reforming education, renewing civil society, competing in athletics — they’re Being the Change in every imaginable way.

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