Master of Public Administration [M.P.A] [Government Contracting] From Troy University

While many students pursue the MPA to enhance their opportunities for promotion and advancement within their current organization, graduates of the program regularly find jobs such as policy analysts, program managers, grant writers, researchers, budget analysts, healthcare administrators, personnel specialists and law enforcement administrators. Combined with previous experience, the MPA degree equips graduates to rise to upper-level, supervisory and administrative positions within governmental or nonprofit organizations.

A versatile degree program, the MPA is conveniently offered in class, online and through a blended program option. This degree, which requires 12 courses (nine core courses and three concentration courses), can be completed in as little as 15 months. Students may need to complete an internship if they have not worked a minimum of 1 year in paraprofessional, professional, technical or supervisory position related to public administration or nonprofit work. In addition to convenient options, the MPA program was ranked by GetEducated.com as a quality program at an affordable price.