Over the course of this program, you will develop knowledge and skills in public administration and policy analysis so you can:

• Recognize, communicate, and contrast foundational concepts and issues in public policy and administration
• Practice public administration constitutionally and legally by understanding the Constitution, due process, and equal protection rights
• Master the foundations of policy analysis and economics to make informed public policy decisions
• Understand the budget processes and assess financial implications of public decisions
• Use data and quantitative methods to solve problems, conduct analyses, and evaluate public programs
• Bridge theory and practice to successfully address complex organizational problems
• Perform human resource management tasks in the public and nonprofit sector
• Understand leadership theory and develop mindful leadership skills
• Apply project management concepts to improve public sector and nonprofit performance
• Synthesize the full range of your skills by applying it to a salient assignment in collaboration with a client organization

Together, our online faculty deliver a comprehensive understanding of core administrative, policy and analytic skills in an effective and engaging manner. Using their current work in Washington, DC they share the practical application of policy analysis and administration and provide unique insights into today’s challenges policy experts and administrators are facing.

The renowned faculty of our School of Public Affairs are experts in every aspect of public service and develop all courses for this MPAP degree. They work closely with course instructors, who mentor and guide students through the day-to-day learning process.

Our online MPAP courses are developed by faculty who:

• Hold senior leadership positions at the American Society of Public Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration
• Consult and train nonprofit organizations and federal and state agencies
• Work with think tanks in Washington, DC
• Spearhead critical government-funded public policy research
• Lead state legislation implementation
• Are frequently published in top public affairs journals
• Are authors of leading textbooks in their field
• Frequently win prestigious awards in the field
• Regularly appear as expert speakers at conferences and in the media

Our instructors are well-connected professionals in government and the nonprofit sector who have deep connections with managing and analyzing public programs. They hold advanced degrees in public affairs and are part of our Department of Public Administration and Policy, which includes some of today’s most respected educators in their areas of specialization.

Our faculty’s academic credentials, real-world experience, and political and policy expertise provide a world-class education that prepares you for immediate success in your career.

Have you considered adding Analytics and Management credentials to your graduate degree?  

The School of Public Affairs Analytics and Management Institute (SAMI) offers zero-credit and one-credit skills courses for all students currently enrolled in our M.S. in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security. Whether for-credit as part of your degree program or non-credit – and thus tuition-free – in addition to your degree program, by completing any combination of three courses, you can earn a valuable Certificate in Analytics and Management. SAMI classes are available exclusively to current students in a School of Public Affairs online MSCTHS and are offered in a convenient online or hybrid format, with in-person and virtual sessions available on select weekends. To learn more, visit our SAMI course offerings and FAQs or speak to an advisor.