Master of Public Administration and Policy (Dearborn) in Dearborn United States | University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Are you eager to take on a pivotal position in building a fair society where people thrive and communities grow? Do you feel called to public service? Would you enjoy guiding organizations that inspire others to reach their highest potential for the common good? Are you prepared to tackle the challenging work of designing and executing policies that enhance lives? If so, our MPAP program could be your ideal match. Our MPAP program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds across public service sectors. Typically, MPAP candidates are experienced professionals in government or nonprofit roles who are dedicated to personal growth as leaders, managers, and policy experts. We schedule our seminars to fit around full-time work commitments. The MPAP program blends hands-on expertise with theoretical foundations, preparing leaders to apply these tools in dynamic settings. Through our courses, you'll refine your abilities in policy creation, leadership, team management, strategic planning, fundraising, and program assessment. You'll collaborate with classmates from varied professional backgrounds, sharing insights while honing your capacity to work across different organizational contexts. Our faculty bring extensive research, academic credentials, and real-world experience across public administration and policy fields, united by their mission to develop exceptional leaders who can tackle today's and tomorrow's challenges in our communities, states, and nation.