Master in Public Affairs - Public Administration in Edinburg United States | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Public Administration is an academic field that evolved from political science, management, and legal studies. As both an area of research and career training, public administration draws on multiple disciplines in content and approach, incorporating insights from economics, sociology, psychology, business administration, industrial engineering, along with political science and law. The UTRGV MPA program prepares graduates for diverse roles including public policy evaluation, grant development, municipal governance, nonprofit leadership, and administrative research. The curriculum is comprehensive, offering cutting-edge concepts, current developments, and practical case studies that build essential competencies for career advancement. An intensive online option exists for this program. Participants must choose either the accelerated or standard track and cannot mix courses between formats.

Total Credits - 36