Master of Public Administration

The School of Public Management and Policy recognizes the growth and complexity of public problems. The University of Illinois Springfield is committed to inspiring a new generation of public service professionals through cutting-edge scholarship and training. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead and to advocate for change.

The Master of Public Administration offers professional graduate education accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). The curricular requirements of the program are designed to impart knowledge and skills essential to meet pressing public problems and to succeed in professional and administrative employment in public and nonprofit sectors. The knowledge and abilities address understanding of legal, political, and managerial processes, organizational structures, the context of public and nonprofit organizations, the development of leadership capabilities, and knowledge of governmental and nonprofit sectors.