Master of Public Administration (MPA)*

Even if you have little or no background in public administration, earning a Keller Master of Public Administration degree can help you tap into growing opportunities. With a choice of three emphasis areas—healthcare management, government management or nonprofit management—Keller's Master of Public Administration degree program can help you open the door to advanced career opportunities and increased salary potential in any of these vital professions.

Discover the Keller Advantage in Public Administration

Designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of public administration as well as a focus on a specific career sector, Keller's Master of Public Administration degree program, with a choice of three emphasis areas, provides a real-world blend of theory and application that can be put to use immediately in the workplace. For students seeking a career-oriented master's degree program—including an online learning option—that can be customized to your professional needs and interests, Keller will give you the advantage. Here's why:

Recognized leader. A pioneer of the practitioner-based approach, Keller has 35 years of experience in graduate management education. Keller has also been a leader in online education, with a decade of experience in the design and delivery of Internet-based learning and graduate business courses.

Skills employers value. Keller works with top business leaders to design its courses and programs to ensure its graduates will meet their needs. Our program will sharpen students' analytic, communications and teamwork abilities, but also provides more of the practical applications and integration skills that today's employers seek.

Specialized emphasis. At Keller, you can choose an emphasis to match your goals and interests:

• Healthcare Management. Learn about the major components of organizational interrelationships of U.S. healthcare delivery systems, legal and ethical matters and the application of unique healthcare financing models, among others.
• Government Management. Cover the concepts of accounting, reporting and financing for governments and nonprofits; study and analyze expenditure systems; examine the principles for resource allocation decisions and more.
• Nonprofit Management. Study the development of negotiating proficiencies; learn to understand and manage marketing functions; explore the concepts of accounting, reporting and financing and more.

Management core. Our master's degree programs require you to complete a core set of management courses, which will focus on teaching the general skills critical to success in the business world. These are the applicable skills that you'll need to achieve new levels of career potential.

Faculty expertise. Grounded in real-world management experience, our practitioner-faculty will lead you through case studies and team projects in a dynamic class environment. You'll explore the strategies that deliver the most effective solutions and gain the skills necessary to build your team and prepare your organization for the challenges of competing in a changing global marketplace.

Flexible scheduling. In addition to the credibility you expect, Keller also offers the flexibility you need. With 8-week courses that begin six times a year, you can begin your Keller coursework at any time throughout the year and even take a session off if necessary.

Onsite and online. At Keller, you can choose from evening or weekend classes at more than 80 locations nationwide and experience the ultimate flexibility of learning online. Attend onsite. Learn online. Or choose the best of both. Build the schedule and choose the commute that fits your needs and keeps your life in balance.

Lifetime career assistance. Whether you earn your master of public administration degree online or onsite, Keller offers exceptional career services to help you identify opportunities, make the most of your experience and credentials, and secure the position you've always wanted.

Your Keller master of public administration degree is available now. No GMAT testing is required, and classes are available at a location near you. Or earn your MPA online.

Learn more about how the Keller Master of Public Administration degree can help you achieve your career goals and give you the professional edge.

*availability varies by location