Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Nonprofit Management in Chicago United States | University of Illinois Chicago

Earning an MPA degree opens doors to making a meaningful impact in your local community, as well as on state, national, and global levels. The need for skilled professionals with leadership capabilities, financial expertise, policy evaluation skills, and other competencies gained through an MPA has reached unprecedented levels.

Reflecting the interdisciplinary essence of public administration, UIC's MPA faculty bring expertise across numerous fields. Their educational backgrounds and research focus areas span diverse disciplines such as legal studies, organizational leadership, political science, statistical analysis, survey methodology, social sciences, economic theory, business administration, organizational behavior, personnel management, fiscal planning, and digital systems. The core faculty is enhanced by accomplished adjunct professors who are active leaders in public policy, legal practice, and administrative roles.

The Nonprofit Management concentration delivers focused knowledge about the nonprofit realm, covering foundational concepts, historical context, operational strategies, and financial development for charitable organizations. Learners explore the dynamic between nonprofits and government entities, including civic engagement foundations, cross-sector partnerships, policy influence techniques, and financial planning for public funding opportunities.