Inspired to Lead and Serve
You’re inspired to serve – but to make a bigger difference, you need to be a higher link on the chain of command. Master the skillset every innovative, forward-thinking leader needs to reach that next rung.
The four concentrations within the Master of Public Administration program develops your skills to lead public and community agencies, as well as to understand the social, economic, and political context in which public decisions are made. All four concentrations build your analytical skills and public service values like accountability, integrity, diversity and ethical decision-making.
Choose From Four Concentrations
M.P.A. Concentration In Criminal Justice
Tens of thousands of criminal justice agencies in the U.S. provide law enforcement, corrections, judicial, and support services. Many seek forward-thinking leaders who can operate innovatively; inspire teams and improve agency results. Be that inspiring leader they seek.
M.P.A. Concentration In Disaster And Emergency Management
Build your service career in one of the fastest-growing public administration sectors: where your leadership expertise literally means the difference between life and death. When disaster strikes, the world counts on heroes like you to put the plan together, train teams and collaborate with other enforcement and emergency professionals. Be that hero the world needs.
M.P.A. Concentration In State And Local Administration
The real opportunities to change lives for the better, help families, and strengthen communities is found quite often at state and local levels, as opposed to massive federal agencies. There are 90,000 state and local government entities. Their mission and goals differ, but they all have one thing in common: they need leaders who can raise the bar for all, developing new ideas, programs and methods to drive results.
M.P.A. Concentration In Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations
There are more than 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S., each challenged to increase collaborative public service and drive improved results. Their missions are all inspiring, but inspiration alone won’t cut it. They need an edge – they need a Shark like you on their side to guide the journey.
Quick Facts
NSU’s M.P.A. program is 42 total credits to complete.
The M.P.A. concentrations are available to start in August and January.
Classes for the Master of Accounting concentrations are offered Saturdays at our Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus, at select campuses or online.
Tuition for the degree program is $899 per credit hour. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.
Eligible government or non-profit employees qualify for a 50% government employee award. Contact a Business Development Specialist for more information.
Earning Potential
Master of Public Administration Curriculum
View PDFStudents are assigned to one capstone option based on public sector work experience. The capstone must be taken during the last semester of the student’s curriculum and the student must be in good academic standing to register.