Government Administration & Policy
Offered at IU South Bend by Graduate School
About
The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program promotes a course of study that exposes students to the study of public policy and affairs that integrates professional management skills with the analysis of contemporary political, economic, and social issues.
Understanding the political, economic, and social context in which public sector and nonprofit enterprises operate is emphasized in the program's curriculum as well as a commitment to building management skills and their applications to policymaking. The MPA degree provides a foundation for equipping managers to excel in their jobs and to become leaders in their workplaces and communities.
The MPA in Government Administration and Policy is specifically designed to prepare students for leadership and management roles in public service or other careers. Coursework in this concentration focuses on public policy analysis, budgeting, financial management, public law, advocacy, and urban planning, among other skills.
The Master of Public Affairs degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).