Online Master of Public Administration (MPA): Public Management or Nonprofit Management

The Online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Rutgers SPAA provides the cutting-edge knowledge and professional skills needed for successful careers in government, the nonprofit sector, international organizations, and even the corporate world.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students to address complex challenges in public sector management. Students become highly competent in leadership and management, the policy process, evidence-based decision-making, public service values, and interacting productively with a diverse workforce and society. 

Program Highlights

  • Flexibility and Accessibility: The 100% online asynchronous format of the program is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. With the flexible online hours, students can pursue their MPA degree without sacrificing their careers or personal commitments.
  • Customizable Track: Choose a foundation in either public management or nonprofit management and enjoy the flexibility to shape your degree around your specialized interests and career goals.
  • Specialized Certifications: Apply electives toward one or more certificates offered in Budgeting and Financial Management, Healthcare Administration, Leadership of Public Organizations, Nonprofit Management, and other areas of professional specialization.
  • Experienced and Renowned Faculty: Rutgers SPAA embodies excellence in research and practical proficiency through its distinguished faculty of accomplished scholars and practitioners who bring real-world expertise to the classroom.
  • Applied Learning & Research Opportunities: Students have the opportunity for hands-on learning and research through the projects-based capstone course.

Quick Facts

  • Modality: Online (students participate in classes asynchronously)
  • Enrollment: Full-time / Part-time
  • Credits: 42 (21 core credits / 18 elective credits / 3 capstone credits)
  • Courses: 14 (7 core courses / 6 elective courses / 1 capstone)
  • Track Options: Public Management or Nonprofit Management
  • Priority Application Deadlines: Fall: July 1 / Spring: Dec. 1
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  • Program Director: Suzanne Piotrowski, PhD

Curriculum

The MPA curriculum at Rutgers SPAA provides a solid foundation in the field’s core knowledge and skills while allowing students a wide range of flexibility to shape the degree to their interests and career goals. 

For course descriptions and prerequisites, see Courses.

 

To Apply / Admission Requirements

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Questions?

If you have questions about a program or the application process, contact Aaron Gibbs, associate dean of student and academic services, at algibbs@rutgers.edu.