Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is the professional degree for individuals who want a public service career in management. The degree program develops the skills and techniques used by leaders and managers to implement policies, projects, and programs that resolve important societal problems while addressing organizational, human resource, and budgetary challenges. Southern Utah University’s MPA can be completed in person or online.

POINTS of DISTINCTION

Small classes ensure you will know your professors and fellow students on a more personal level than you will in almost any other MPA program.
SUU is included in the Princeton Review’s Top Business Schools in the U.S. and U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Universities- Master’s” regional listings.
For the last three years, 99% of those graduates searching for employment were placed within six months of graduation.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

City Manager, Courts Administrator, Administration in the local, state, and federal governments, Administration in nonprofit organizations, Agency director, Policy analysts, Diplomat, Business executive, Consultant, Urban planning, Environmental specialists, Public finance specialists and Non-profit executive.

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Assistantships, internships and scholarships
Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics & Public Service
Both online and in-person program option

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Graduate Student Association
Participation in Utah City Managers Association events
Pi Alpha Alpha the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration
Student research
Internships
Service to government and non-profit organizations locally

CONTACT INFORMATION

Program Name: Public Administration
Program Contact: Patricia Keehley, Ph.D
Email Address: keehley@suu.edu
Program Phone: 435-865-8153
Program Fax: 435-586-1925

Alumni Spotlight

Name: Roger Carter

Graduated: Class of 2009

Current job: City Manager, Washington City

“The Masters of Public Administration program at Southern Utah University provides a great balance between the art of public administration and the application of it. I found the program, faculty and practical experience of this degree prepared students to compete and contribute nation-wide to the field of public administration. It was an outstanding education experience.”

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