Walden University

The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration course of study readies you for satisfying the demands of governance and successful conveyance of services as government and nonprofit groups grow more and more interrelated. You'll combine scholarly study with your career expertise, acquiring the knowhow, confidence and competency to form successful solutions.

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The program includes the following:

• Online courses that are focused on leadership and management in the real world.
• Faculty-guided research that is carefully based on your own professional interests, your background, and experience.
• You will participate in face-to-face residencies that will give you the preparation you need for each phase of your program.

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

During the next five years, more and more jobs in federal, state, and local government will open up. Be prepared to advance your career so that you can meet this increasing demand for public service professionals. Simultaneously, you will gain the skills to turn public policies into truly effective programs and projects at all levels of government.

Practical coursework and deep research will develop the management and organizational capabilities necessary to work towards the public good through efficient management of the complex interactions between agencies. Scholars at our school are willing to provide all their knowledge to help you succeed.

Our programs were developed by leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. They blend academic theory with hands-on experience.

This enables you to study concepts, principles, and processes that relate to budget, finance, economics, and human resources. You will then be able to apply them to many of public service organizations and all levels of government.

You will also be able to conduct and apply research that will advance democratic processes and promote social change.

You can develop tools that will improve cooperation among different sectors.

Our programs will broaden your perspective of public service by familiarizing you with international themes and concepts that are incorporated throughout your coursework.

You will acquire the skills necessary to fill career opportunities. You will also gain a competitive edge in your career.

Steady growth in public sector employment at federal, state, and local levels is predicted throughout the next five years. If you have a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree from Walden, you will be able to take charge of your career quickly. You will develop the skill set necessary to become effective as a leader who will have a far-reaching impact on your community and beyond.

• A lot of experts forecast many job opportunities in federal agencies, based for the most part on retirement of a large number of professionals in the next decade.
• This transition feeds the need for qualified managers in the public arena.
• State and municipal governments provide approximately 8 million jobs, making them some of the biggest sources of employment in the marketplace. Most - seven out of ten - are employed by local government, in counties, cities, special districts, and towns.

Prospects for work may vary by state and region. Nonetheless, overall employment will probably grow during the coming five year period. In 2005, approximately one and a half million nonprofit organizations employed almost twelve and a half million workers. This represented ten percent of our nation's total workforce.

Expand Your Career Options

You can choose from a wide range of careers in a variety of fields. Among them are management, consulting, social services, business, and financial operations for state, local, and federal government. This sort of opportunity is also available when dealing with public and nonprofit organizations. Seek a position as a city or town manager, head of a department, government relations official, strategic planning or policy head, or analyst.

Attain Your Potential

A Master of Public Administration degree will ready you for a thriving profession in the rapidly growing field of public service. Obtain the essential skills needed to furnish your group with the leadership to satisfy society's most complicated demands.