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School of Public Service and Administration
Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA)
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Program Overview
The Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) is designed to provide high quality education to meet the demand for professionally trained public administrators in the public and nonprofit sectors. This program instills the knowledge and values you need to lead and manage effectively in government and nonprofit organizations. The core courses will prepare you to be a leader, manager, or analyst in public service. You’ll develop the foundational skills public administrators need to develop effective public policy, apply public policy to societal needs, be a good steward of public resources, and conduct research that supports evidence-based policy development.
Upon degree completion students will learn and demonstrate: • Demonstrate applied management, leadership, communication, and analytical skills needed by managers and leaders in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government. • Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in complex and dynamic environments. • Articulate, apply, and advance public service principles through a clear understanding of the roles, development, and principles of public administration. • Participate in the management of public policy processes and executive-legislative relations. • Demonstrate understanding of public budgetary processes, financial management, and administrative law. • Understand and apply public personnel management skills to a complex public human resource environment. • Demonstrate professional ethics and interact productively in culturally responsive ways with a diverse workforce and society. • Conduct scholarly research and produce theory-based research through publication.
The Master of Public Service and Administration core courses will prepare students to be leaders, managers, and analysts in public service. Core courses develop the foundational skills public administrators need to develop effective public policy, apply public policy to address society needs, be good stewards of public resources and budgets, and conduct research that supports evidence-based policy development.
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
36
Program Type: Master’s
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Chuck Williamson
Class Format: Online
Program Duration: 12 Months (fast track) | 24 Months
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January | Summer: May
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official undergraduate transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
- Application Deadline
The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.
Career Outcomes
*Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.
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Why AU?
Anderson University isn’t just the largest private institution of higher education in South Carolina—it’s one of the premier Christian universities in the nation. AU provides a rigorous educational experience, grounded in faith and innovation, and is regularly recognized by national organizations for affordability, excellence, and a commitment to our student’s engagement and growth. Here, you’ll discover your purpose, uncover your passion, and take a journey toward joy.
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