Master of Public Policy Administration (MPPA)

University of Missouri - St. Louis

When you earn your Master of Public Policy Administration at UMSL, you can tailor it to align with your career aspirations through one of three areas of emphasis, including:Policy research and analysisLocal government managementNonprofit organization management and leadershipThrough advanced studies in these fields, you can learn more about important issues facing local governments and nonprofits, especially in the St. Louis region. Take courses on land use, zoning and regional planning, the politics of public policy, global health and human rights, and more.Become an effective leader in any sector with a Master of Public Policy Administration degree from UMSL.Our public policy master’s program will equip you with valuable skills to succeed in myriad areas, from managerial to policy analysis roles. Through a comprehensive curriculum blending theory, research methods and more, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools necessary to build a meaningful career working with and advocating on behalf of others.Our public policy master’s program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration, the gold standard in public service education. Our MPPA is also ranked in the top third of graduate public affairs programs by U.S. News and World Report and holds the highest ranking in St. Louis.At UMSL, our public policy and administration program was inspired by leaders, academics and the community to educate and train professionals in local government, nonprofit management and policy analysis to better meet the needs of the St. Louis region and beyond.This program is unique because it emphasizes both public policy analysis and public administration, which typically are pursued through separate programs.

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