Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Graduate Degree
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MPA Courses
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Careers with an MPA
Graduates can find employment in a variety of fields, such as budget and fiscal management, city/county management, human capital management, human resource management, private sector consulting, public sector consulting, program administration, public affairs/communications, and strategic analysis.

John Kinley, '14, '16
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Master of Public Administration - Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Upon completing my masters degree, I was offered a reservist position with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As a reservist, I was deployed to numerous disasters, which made it seem like a full-time job. I now work full-time for FEMA out of the Chicago Regional Office as a Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager.
UIU Locations for Master's Degree in Master of Public Administration (MPA)
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Projected growth in urban and regional planner jobs from 2018 to 2028
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Faculty Spotlight
John Grummel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science (2008)
The MPA degree at UIU prepares students for career options across both the public and private sectors, which is of immense value in the world today whether it is working for a non-profit, a government agency, or for a business.