The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is professional degree that provides training in public policy and project / program implementation in the public and non-profit sectors. Whether you’re seeking a first job in government or with a nonprofit organization, or are interested in advancing in an existing career, IAU’s MPA program provides training and knowledge that government and nonprofit agencies are looking for. Join us as we explore new ideas and perspectives on public and nonprofit administration, policy and governance in the 21st Century.

Our goals are to enhance the effectiveness of public and nonprofit agencies and to inform ongoing efforts by public, nonprofit, and international agencies to make policy choices that improve the lives of people all over the world. Our students find the MPA program at IAU to be both challenging and rewarding.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program will allow students to:

• Demonstrate leadership, managerial, and administrative competencies;
• Understand the political, legal, ethical and social context of administration with respect to pertinent processes and theories;
• Achieve proficiency in understanding and developing positive organizational behavior, as well as in effectively utilizing a full range of management and administrative techniques; and
• Develop the ability to apply appropriate methodologies to solve important problems and issues.

• Student must complete 30 semester units of prescribed curriculum. One semester unit is equivalent to 15 contact hours or the equivalent in accelerated or distance learning terms.
• Satisfactory completion of all required course work with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.