Online Master of Public Administration from Pace University from Pace University

Program Overview
About The School

We are all capable of envisioning a better world but it’s public administration professionals who master the art of compromise and the business of public service in order to make meaningful change.

The 42-credit curriculum is vetted by practicing public administration professionals to effectively prepare students for careers that require strong analytical and administrative skills, management expertise, and in-depth knowledge in specific policy areas. Students also have the opportunity to customize their studies with a choice of Government Management, Healthcare Administration, or Nonprofit Management tracks, along with an array of elective options.

Nonprofit Management – Explore the history of the nonprofit sector and its relationship to government and business, program planning and evaluation, financial resource development, and special topics like communication and public relations.

With the 100% online Master of Public Administration from Pace University’s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, you can benefit from the University’s close interactions with local government agencies, healthcare entities, and nonprofit organizations.

Gain in-depth knowledge of public policy and program processes that impact our communities with the online MPA program. Learn to articulate and apply the public service values and perspectives needed to lead and manage diverse government, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations.

Upon graduation, MPA students will be able to:

Lead and manage in public governance, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits by demonstrating clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Participate in and contribute to the legislative, administrative, and organizational policy processes with community-based solutions.
Analyze, synthesize, and solve problems by applying theoretical concepts into practice.
Articulate and apply a public service perspective using public service values to justify a research problem, methodology, or recommendation.
Apply diverse perspectives when addressing a problem in a changing workforce and citizenry.

The MPA program provides students with a toolbox of unique skills to work successfully in dynamic, complex work environments. Students will be prepared for government positions at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as for-profit sectors; leadership jobs in healthcare organizations; and managerial and administrative careers in the nonprofit sector.

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About Pace University

For more than 100 years, Pace University has excelled at preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success in a changing world. Pace is ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment by PayScale.

Founded in 1906 as a one-room accounting school, Pace University has grown into one of the largest universities in New York State, enrolling more than 13,600 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 175 majors and programs across business, health care, computer science, humanities, education, science, law, and the arts. As we continuously develop new ways to support students who want to come learn on campus, we are also expanding our online and hybrid offerings for remote learning.

At Pace, our curricula are relevant and responsive to the changing needs of our students. Through flexible, hybrid, and cutting-edge learning environments, our students are getting the quality education they want and the upskilling they need to be successful in the changing world. From degree programs to badges and certificates, Pace University provides all students—regardless of location—access to opportunity.

About the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

Named after Pace alumnus and trustee, Charles H. Dyson, the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences provides small classes taught by caring faculty who are active practitioners in their field. The College offers a high-quality liberal arts education combined with preparation for professional achievement to meet your immediate career goals as well as prepare you for continuing graduate or professional education. Dyson is proud to host extraordinarily innovative liberal arts programs that reflect the fundamental nature of Arts and Sciences as the foundation of all academic and professional programs.

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