Public Administration

Overview

While enrolled in the Master's in Public Administration graduate degree at Marist College  students have the opportunity to concentrate in specific areas of study such as Ethical Leadership, Healthcare Administration, or Public Management. The Marist MPA is offered 100% online and as a hybrid of both online and traditional classes at three locations in New York state: Poughkeepsie, Albany, and Queens (NYC).

Commitment to Excellence

The Marist MPA graduate degree program's commitment to excellence in education is demonstrated through the integration of public administration theories with the practice of management in the public and non-profit sectors. MPA students acquire insight into important content areas of public administration, law, human resources, policy, management, and ethics.

The Master's in Public Administration (MPA) graduate degree emphasizes effective communication, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data-driven decision making, and the use of technology to enhance the leadership in, and management of, public organizations. Courses, grounded in practice, foster critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, and strategic management.

The Marist master's degree program builds working relationships among Marist MPA faculty, students, alumni, public and non-profit organization leaders, and community partners. Democratic governance principles are explored as students prepare for leadership roles in a society that requires transparency and accountability from public administrators. Professional ideals support the development of work environments that engender integrity, mutual respect, equity, and fairness. 

Ethical values are integrated throughout the curriculum to assure students understand critical issues such as working in a global society, cultural competency, sustainability, digital divides, and diversity in the workforce.

Accreditation

The programme is NASPAA-Accredited.