NKU's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program provides professional managerial, communication, and human relations skills and knowledge in preparation for or advancement in a variety of public sector and related careers.
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Northern Kentucky University is the only one of its kind in the region. We are one of seven programs in Kentucky accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) – the global standard in public service education.
Our students actively engage in learning through service learning and capstone projects that have direct impacts, such as developing emergency management plans for city governments and writing grant applications that result in funding for nonprofit organizations. Our alumni go on to have successful and fulfilling careers that focus on serving people and improving communities in Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati and beyond. More info: nku.edu/mpa.
