Online Master’s Degree in Public Administration & Affairs
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Lead with Influence
Work toward your goal of building a better tomorrow. The online Master’s in Public Administration & Affairs degree from Merrimack College provides a flexible and convenient pathway for civic-minded professionals to enter or advance their careers in the public sector. Learn 100% online and complete your degree in 12-18 months and take the next step in your career.
Designed for working professionals, students benefit from small class sizes, a personal success coach, and program faculty who can help those new to the field with career assistance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Graduates will acquire practical skills in public administration, organizational leadership, ethics, communication, data analysis, public policy and more, gaining the ability to address complex problems and craft innovative solutions for communities of all sizes. Students also have the option of concentrating in one of two offered sub-fields of study: Governmental Management or Public Policy.
The projects and coursework in this program were specially designed by faculty and industry experts to align around skills and competencies hiring managers are seeking. Graduates from the Master’s in Public Administration & Affairs program move into careers with influence as government relations managers, nonprofit directors, lobbyists, representatives, and many more.
Competitive Tuition!
Earn your Master’s in Public Administration & Affairs for under $25k.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022, Obtained August 2022
What Skills Will You Develop?
To earn your Master’s in Public Administration & Affairs degree, students will complete 4 required foundational courses as well 4 additional electives, for a total of 32 credit hours. Students can also explore the possibility of using their elective credits to complete a concentration in Government Management or Public Policy.
GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
Choose three of the following:
- Urban Management & Policy
- Emergency & Disaster Management
- The Public Executive
- Government, Business & Society
PUBLIC POLICY CONCENTRATION
Public Policy: Theory & Evaluation And two of the following:
- Immigration Policy
- Cyber Security & Policy
- Government, Business & Society
REQUIRED courses
Electives
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Where Can Your Public Administration & Affairs Degree Take You?
Potential career paths for graduates of the Master of Public Administration & Affairs include:
Political Scientist
Fundraising Manager
Facilities Manager
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022, Obtained August 2022
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At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally and spiritually — so that you may graduate as a confident, well-prepared citizen of the world.
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