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If you're passionate about creating positive change by addressing societal challenges, DePaul's Master of Public Service Management (MPS) program equips you with versatile management skills for careers in diverse sectors like nonprofits, government agencies, higher education, and healthcare. You can specialize in one of these focus areas:
Emergency Management
Healthcare Administration
Metropolitan Planning and Urban Affairs
Standard Concentration
DePaul University's Master of Science in Public Service Management cultivates future leaders committed to serving communities and promoting social justice, honoring the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul. This program provides comprehensive training for careers in philanthropy, healthcare administration, urban planning, nonprofit leadership, and public policy. Students can choose from four campus-based specializations or complete three concentrations (metropolitan planning, emergency management, or standard) entirely online. The program holds accreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).
Courses are available through evening classes at the Loop Campus or fully online, allowing students to complete the degree in approximately two years plus one additional quarter (including one summer) by taking two courses per quarter.