Master of Public Administration in Auburn United States | Auburn University

Auburn University's Master of Public Administration, accredited by NASPAA, features varied curriculum, research-focused faculty, and mandatory internships that develop skilled professionals for public service roles. This two-year degree fosters networking, research possibilities, and customization through graduate certificates or a combined degree with Community Planning. Our students represent diverse paths - recent undergraduates alongside experienced professionals and military veterans.
The Auburn MPA program's core purpose is to enhance competent, responsible public service within our interconnected global landscape encompassing government and nonprofit sectors. We achieve this through integrated teaching, research, and community engagement that empowers a varied student body with civic responsibility, equipping them with essential expertise, competencies, ethics, and drive to positively impact their communities.

Our curriculum focuses on developing professional competencies that prepare graduates to serve as efficient, ethical leaders in governmental and nonprofit settings.

Recognizing public service's evolving nature within our interconnected world, we cultivate globally-minded professionals who value diversity. We develop adaptable, creative problem-solvers prepared for public service's shifting demands. Additional details about this approach are available in our MPA Program handbook.

Our integrated educational model, reflected in our mission, intentionally builds what we term civic agency - providing not just professional tools but also inspiring students to create meaningful change in communities locally and worldwide.

Graduates typically secure positions in government, nonprofits, or private sector organizations. Our alumni consistently demonstrate leadership and community engagement in both professional and volunteer capacities.