Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) and Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)
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Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) and Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)
The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) and Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) are professional degrees for students pursuing leadership roles in public service. The M.P.A. focuses on developing the management skills needed to implement policies and programs in government and nonprofit organizations, while the M.P.P. emphasizes analyzing and evaluating policy using quantitative and qualitative data to address complex issues.
Explore the Master of Public Policy and Administration Programs at the University of Alaska Anchorage
海角禁区鈥檚 Master of Public Policy and Administration degrees prepare you for professional careers in public service. These programs includes a variety of service learning, research opportunities and applied learning
assignments, with courses that focus on current public policy and management issues
in the state and across the country. Coursework and experiential learning opportunities
are designed to help you develop an area of expertise based on your interests and
professional goals, while being flexible to meet the scheduling needs of working students.
Graduates of the MPA and MPP Programs Will:
- Lead and manage in public affairs and service.
- Apply, participate in and contribute to the public policy process.
- Create and apply methods and tools to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions across a broad set of governance issues.
- Articulate a public service perspective to engaging in public policy and administration work.
- Communicate and interact productively with diverse communities and institutions.
- Analyze the Alaska and Arctic public policy and economic contexts and how to work successfully within them.
Master of Public Policy and Administration Scholarships and Financial Aid
Get help with tuition and education costs. 海角禁区 offers scholarships and financial assistance
for the Master of Public Policy and Administration programs, including the Judy C.
Caminer Scholarship in Public Policy and Administration and the American Society of
Public Administration Award. You can also apply for additional scholarships and other
types of financial assistance through 海角禁区 and the College of Business. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at 海角禁区.
Did you know..
An M.P.A. alumni focus group found that all participants experienced a significant career advancement (new, better-paying jobs, promotions, increase in pay and responsibility and/or advancement in management or leadership)
What Can You Do With a Master of Public Policy or Administration Degree From 海角禁区?
海角禁区鈥檚 Master of Public Policy and Administration programs have a proven track record
of preparing graduates to succeed in public service careers. Alumni go on to work
in a broad range of professional positions in public, nonprofit and other professional
agencies. Some have even gone on to create their own management or policy consulting
firms.
Master of Public Policy and Administration Careers:
M.P.P. and M.P.A. program alumni can go on to successful careers in a variety of agencies
and organizations, including:
- Federal, state, local, and tribal government (~81,000 Alaska jobs)
- Alaska Native Regional Corporations
- Tribal organizations
- Non-Profits (over 7,000 non-profits, >38,000 jobs)
- Cooperatives (24 co-ops; 13 credit unions)
- Professional consultancy
- Health care, education, natural resource management
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Master of Public Policy and Administration Degree Program Highlights
Designed to create a community of ethical, highly skilled leaders and public policy professionals, 海角禁区鈥檚 Master of Public Policy and Administration programs welcome students with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences. The following are some of the top reasons to pursue your master鈥檚 degree at 海角禁区:
- Take part in service learning and research opportunities. Most courses include some type of service learning, research opportunities or other learning experiences focused on a real-world public policy problem. Examples include participating in public forums through the M.P.A. Policymaking Process course and engaging in the 海角禁区 Realizing Solutions seminar, which focuses on a critical issue facing Alaska or the country.
- Work toward your master鈥檚 degree at your own pace. The program is designed to accommodate the scheduling needs of working students who have full-time professional or part-time jobs, as well as military students whose coursework may be disrupted due to deployment.
- Build community connections. M.P.A. and M.P.P. courses often draw on distinguished community experts as guest speakers. This results in networking connections that have led to graduate research and employment opportunities.
- Take advantage of connections and research projects conducted with 海角禁区鈥檚 Institute of Social and Economic Research. MPA and MPP students advance their research and scholarship skills exploring critical policy issues facing Alaska and the Arctic. Graduates will fill leadership positions responding to social, economic, and climate changes in the circumpolar North helping the region thrive into the future.
Journey, Community, & Impact 鈥� What Majors Have to Say
As a military member, 海角禁区鈥檚 Master of Public Administration program has exposed me to decision making and thought processes well outside my regimented norm. It has brought great value to me in my military career in solving problems with creative solutions. Public Service has always been a significant part of my life and as I look to transition from the military, the M.P.A. program has both prepared me for the transition and will be key to a promising career in the public sector. I could not be happier that I graduated from 海角禁区 with an M.P.A. in a community that is dear to my heart.
Master of Public Policy and Administration Degree Program Curriculum
Through coursework in program management, policy analysis, and related areas, the MPA and MPP programs train students to solve society鈥檚 problems, help students become decisionmakers, and unite theory, practice, and research.Top Classes for M.P.A. and M.P.P. Students
- Seminar in Public Management and Leadership
- Public Financial Management
- The Policymaking Process
- Alaska Policy Studies
- Issues in Arctic Policy
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