Oakland University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.P.A.-Master of Public Administration, Post-Master's Certificates in Local Government Management or Nonprofit Organization and Management

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master's in Public Administration program will prepare you for leadership roles in public and non-governmental management. Designed for both current and aspiring executives, the program strengthens leadership capacity, analytical skills, ethics, accountability, diversity and responsiveness. The curriculum takes a generalist approach to theory through a set of core courses and provides an opportunity for specialization through the electives and the directed project/internship option in one of these areas: Criminal Justice Leadership Local Government Management Nonprofit Organization and Management Health Care Administration.
For those already holding an MPA and interested in further training, we offer post-master's certificates in Nonprofit Organization and Management, and Local Government Management.

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999