Corban’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) is an accredited program built to equip leaders working in the public sector in the U.S. or abroad, at the federal, state, or local level. All areas of government need leaders educated to administer public funds, policies, and programs with excellence and integrity. ~~
Those with a Master of Public Administration degree earn an average salary of $66,000.*
*Payscale.com
Start your program in any of our 8-week sessions, complete your degree entirely online, and graduate with your degree in 12 months.
Practical Learning
The government is not and should not be run like a corporation. The stakes, expectations, and repercussions are much higher. Managing people, projects, and processes in the public sector requires different skill sets than in the private sector. Through this program, students will learn to manage, develop, and serve people as much as policies and programs so that they are equipped to build teams to accomplish practical administrative goals. Courses in the Master of Public Administration include:
- Finance Reporting and Control
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- Public Sector Human Resource Management
- Managing Public Sector Institutions
- Public Sector Research and Reporting
Through the MPA program, you will be prepared for a successful career in public service leadership and will gain a holistic understanding of public institutions, policy processes, and program administration from a biblical worldview. As a graduate, you will be ready to competently and creatively lead diverse teams to address public challenges with fiscal and social responsibility.
Program Format
Courses are designed both for working professionals and those just entering their career. Each course is offered entirely online in an eight-week format. Through our online portal, you will benefit from classroom interactions and discussions without setting foot on campus.
- Regionally accredited
- Course materials provided digitally
- Finish in 12 months
- One class at a time
- Starts every 8 weeks
- 30 credits
- $530 per credit hour
- Weekly online discussions
The eight-week sessions allow you to focus on one class at a time and take 10 credits per semester (5 credits per class). This schedule lets you move through your master’s program at a full-time pace and finish all 30 credits in just 12 months. Program Calendar
During each session, you will participate in discussion groups with classmates and professors to work through practical application of the material.
Learn what courses you’ll need to complete your degree.
Expert Faculty
The Master of Public Administration is taught by faculty from both the Political Science Department and the Hoff School of Business. Faculty bring a wealth of experience in academics, accounting, non-profit management, community development, and engagement with international, federal, state, and local governing agencies.
Meet Corban’s MPA Faculty
Dr. Tony Caito, Associate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Bryce Bernard, Professor of Business
Dr. Don Leavitt, Professor of Business
Tuition
With courses at just $530 per credit, you can earn your MPA for less than $16,000. Find complete cost information, including tuition, fees, and financial aid options, on our MPA Tuition & Aid page.