Is a Career in Public Administration Right for Me?
If you want to make an impact on the issues and problems that affect the general public, and you are interested in a career in government, public management, health and human services, and other public or nonprofit organizations, this could be the program for you.
What is the Public Administration Career Outlook?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.
*Source: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm#tab-6
What Can I Do with This Degree?
CAREER FIELDS
- Private Sector
- Local Government
- State and Federal Government
- Consulting
- Education
- Economic Development
POSITIONS
- City Manager
- COO or CEO
- Public Administration Consultant
- Education Administration
- Community or Public Health Director
- Fire Services
- Transportation Director
- Parks and Recreation
- Urban Planning Director
- Budget Director
- Police Commissioner
- Emergency Management
What Will I Learn?
Hodges University offers the Master of Public Administration program as a competency-based, self-paced online program. In a competency-based program, a student’s progress is determined by the demonstration of competencies through carefully designed assessments, completion of the capstone course and the comprehensive exam at the end of the program. Students in the Master of Public Administration program complete the courses listed in the curriculum in order to graduate.
Graduates of the Master of Public Administration program must successfully complete the following degree components with a minimum of C in all course work with an overall GPA of 3.0.
Click on the Bulletin to view the Master of Public Administration course list.
How is Hodges University’s MPA Program Different?
Our Program is Accredited
Hodges University has received specialized accreditation for its business and business-related programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). The business programs in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE:
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Science in Management
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Management
- Associate of Science in Accounting
- Associate in Science in Business Administration
UPOWER™ Self-Paced Competency-Based Learning
Take advantage of your current knowledge with our UPOWER™ competency-based learning format. UPOWER™ is a self-paced, academically rigorous and highly affordable degree completion option that allows students to get maximum credit for prior learning, including previous work experience. Students receive the same high-quality education they would expect in a traditional classroom. However, students also have the advantage of completing courses and working with faculty at their own pace while earning their master’s degree at a fraction of the cost of a typical college education.
Professors with Experience
Our courses are taught by eminently qualified professors with extensive real- world experience. The business professors are very sensitive to the needs of traditional students and adult learners and provide a learning environment that both excites and motivates students to succeed. Faculty are available to students through regular, in-person office hour meetings, phone, email, and Blackboard virtual office.
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Need More Information?
You may also contact us to speak to an admissions coordinator who will guide you through the application and admissions process. To speak to an admissions coordinator call us at 1-800-466-8017 (Naples) or 1-800-466-0019 (Fort Myers), use our contact form, email admit@hodges.edu or schedule a one-on-one visit to tour one of our campuses.
Your admissions coordinator will:
- Help you complete the application in its entirety.
- Help you obtain necessary transcripts.
- Schedule your admissions test (if necessary).
- Coordinate the financial aid process with a financial aid professional.
- Refer you to your academic advisor for class scheduling.
- Give you information regarding your orientation.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Hodges family!