Preparing Those Who Serve, to Lead

Leadership begins with you – and your online journey to a fulfilling career in public sector leadership begins at Anna Maria College.

What makes an online Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Anna Maria College the right choice for you?

• Choose career-building specializations to zero-in on your field of choice
• Learn from an experienced team of professors sourced from within the industry who hold the leadership jobs you seek
• Study when you want, where you want with a convenient all-online format – perfect for working adults
• Gain an advantage with a curriculum built on the latest trends, public sector leadership and policy

Elected and appointed officials at all levels of government, head hunters, human resource directors, and decision makers in non-profit organization often view master’s degree as essential for mid and upper level positions. In the public sector, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration has the equivalent stature of an MBA in the private sector. You’ll gain the academic knowledge and practical skills you need to assist in gaining these jobs and succeed at the highest levels of leadership with the online MPA from Anna Maria College.

Get started now! Call 877-265-3201 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

The online MPA from Anna Maria College will help you earn the position if greater authority and autonomy that you seek. These specializations are available to match your specific career goals:

• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire/Rescue Services
• Healthcare Administration
• Homeland Security
• Public Sector Management

Today’s Curriculum, Ready for Tomorrow

When you enroll in Anna Maria College’s Master of Public Administration program, you’ll study Executive Leadership, Ethics, Public Policy, Strategic Planning and more. That’s the education you’ll need to bring out the very best in yourself and your team – and that’s what employers demand!

Courses are delivered by professors with decades of combined experience at all levels of public sector organizations.

Your Work Experience Counts at Anna Maria College

Do you have at least four years of work experience in public administration or one of the concentration areas? You may be eligible to waive up to two courses from the online MPA requirements. That means you could earn your online Master of Public Administration degree in as few as 10 courses.*

New for Executive Fire Officer graduate – Completion of the U. S. Fire Administration’s Executive Fire Officer program may qualify you for admission to the online Master of Public Administration program and earn you up to 12 credit hours toward an MPA with a Fire/Rescue specialization.**

The Anna Maria College Difference

At Anna Maria College, the latest online learning technology meets six decades of excellence in liberal arts education. Here’s what you can expect from Anna Maria College:

• Online convenience: Our powerful online learning tools make coursework relevant, interactive and practical
• Available financial aid: Student Accounts Advisors are ready to help find the resources you need
• Regional Accreditation: Take confidence in Anna Maria College’s accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges – employers demand it, and you should, too

You’re moments away from the beginning of a career-building, life-changing journey. To start, call 877-265-3201 right now to speak with an Admissions Advisor about the online Master of Public Administration from Anna Maria College, or you can request more information.

*The Direct Track for Anna Maria College's Master of Public Administration is a total of 36 credit hours. For those who qualify, a Midcareer option is available in which only 30 credit hours are required.

*Midcareer enrollment is available to those who qualify with evidence of four years or more of related work experience.