Ohio University's 100% online MPA with a concentration in Public Leadership and Management allows you to tailor your education for in-demand careers in the field of your choice. With this program, you'll complete 9 credits as part of the 36 total credits required for the master's degree.
With the online Public Leadership and Management concentration, you'll learn what it takes to strategize positive outcomes on both the local and national levels. Experienced faculty teach each course and deliver one-on-one attention as you explore the contemporary landscape of the digitally enlightened era and build the skills to lead effectively, maximize financial resources and achieve sustainable, long-term solutions.
3 Concentration Courses | 9 Concentration Credits
The Public Leadership and Management courses examine the field through the perspective of government leadership. Each course can be completed 100% online.
This course explores the analysis of philosophy, problems and procedures of public personnel management. Recruitment, training and promotion policies, position classification and employer/employee relations are also examined.
The set of skills required for today’s successful public and non-profit managers includes competencies in managing complex data systems and using that data to inform decision making and strategy development. This course will focus on the critical elements of data informatics for public and non-profit fields such as education, the environment, governance and health care.
This course surveys the principles, issues and skills of financial management in the public sector. The objectives of the course are to provide students with both theoretical understanding and the fundamental skills necessary to work competently in the field. The focus prepares students to be skilled consumers of financial information who can make sound decisions based on their analysis.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for public leadership experts is on the rise. In fact, the number of social and community service managers alone is expected to grow by 9% through 2032.
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You can complete the program in just two years. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.
The online programs are designed for full-time professionals and are only offered part-time, with one to two classes every 15 weeks. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to fully absorb the information in your coursework. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.
The online programs are designed for full-time professionals and are offered part-time, with one to two classes every 15 weeks. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to fully absorb the information in your coursework. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.
Executive MPA
Tuition for the online Executive MPA program is $21,168 for Ohio residents and $21,852 for non-residents. You need to complete 36 credits at $588 per credit hour for Ohio residents and $607 per credit hour for non-residents. You can review all tuition costs here.
Online MPA
Tuition for the online Executive MPA program is $28,944 for Ohio residents and $29,628 for non-residents. You need to complete 36 credits at $804 per credit hour for Ohio residents and $823 per credit hour for non-residents. You can review all tuition costs here.
No, there are no entrance exams required. You can learn more about our admissions requirements here.