Nonprofit Administration & Policy
Offered at IU South Bend by Graduate School
About
The Master of Public Affairs 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 are emphasized in the program's curriculum, as well as a commitment to building management skills and 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 Nonprofit Administration and Policy is specifically designed to prepare students to lead and manage nonprofit organizations in numerous specialty areas. Coursework in this MPA concentration focuses on management techniques, resource development, public law, financial management, and policy advocacy.
The Master of Public Affairs degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).