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Master Leadership Skills with a Marist MPA

Expand your skills as a leader and innovator. Obtain the latest knowledge and skills and master public service values on your schedule. Complete your education ready to manage a 21st-century public, health care, or nonprofit organization.

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A Respected and Unique MPA Program that Conforms to Your Schedule

The Marist MPA program affords students the opportunity to develop intricate leadership skills in a manner that works for students who are managing busy schedules. With start terms throughout the calendar year, and classes delivered however you choose, the Marist MPA program can help students take their career to the next level. View tuition and fees >

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Annual start dates.

We offer start terms in August, October, January, March, and June.

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100% online.

Every course is offered 100% online.

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Accelerated Degree

Complete your degree in as little as 14 months full-time, or at a part-time pace.

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Specialized concentrations.

Course tracks include analytics, ethical leadership, healthcare administration, or public and nonprofit management.

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NASPAA accredited.

Backed by the global standard for public service education.

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Employment rate at graduation.

According to student reported data, 93% of MPA 2023-24 graduates were employed upon completion of the program.

Excel in the Public Sector with a Specialized MPA

The Marist MPA is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), and gives students access to sector-specific management knowledge, skills, and values. Alongside this rigorous and comprehensive skill development program, students study and explore core public service values that will continue to shape the effectiveness and ethical fabric of our nation. Concentrations include:

*Option to receive a certificate instead of a concentration

Accelerated Online MPA Program

Students looking to acquire their Master of Public Administration in a timely manner can pursue the accelerated 14-month MPA program track. The accelerated MPA program provides students with the opportunity to discover unique concentrations, receive hands-on industry-related experiences, and can enhance their academic and professional career goals quicker.

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Full- and Part-Time Online MPA Program

The Master of Public Administration degree was designed with flexibility, offering full- and part-time approaches. You can complete your courses 100% online as a full-time or part-time student. 

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Refine Your Skills to Make an Impact in Your Communities

Our students come to us with a wide breadth of experiences, and it’s not uncommon to see first responders and other key community leaders in our classrooms. To honor the impact these individuals make on a daily basis, we are thrilled to offer generous 50% off discounts for all first responders (police/firefighters/EMT/paramedics) who enroll in the Marist MPA program.

Because services and community involvement play such a important role in our community, we have also taken the initiative to partner with a variety of organizations across the region and create competitive tuition discounts for students who are part of these excellent institutions.

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The MPA is delivered 100% online:  The Marist MPA is offered in an asynchronous online format to accommodate the needs of working professionals. While the courses are structured and interactive - with clearly articulated assignments, projects, readings, forum post discussions, and deadlines – students are not required to log in on specific dates and times.  

 

Supercharge Your Career with Impactful Leadership Skills

Marist MPA alumnus Christopher was able to correlate his professional experiences and apply them to assignments. Using a wholistic approach in the public sector, he works with a team of people every day. Learning how to manage groups through the program was enlightening for Christopher.

Watch the video at the left to hear more about Christopher Kelly's experience in the MPA program at Marist.

Seasoned Industry Experts with Diverse Perspectives on Success

The faculty within the Marist MPA program will teach you the skills you need to lead in the global community of the 21st century, because they have a variety of professional experiences to bring to your education. Our faculty take an individualized approach that combines industry knowledge with research to provide students with a well-rounded experience.  View all public and non-profit administration faculty >

 

Tony Carrizales

Dr. Carrizales joined the Marist faculty in 2006 after completing his doctoral work in technology and public administration at Rutgers University. He is constantly exploring how technology is a tool for public sector effectiveness both in the real world and in the classroom. Dr. Carrizales' current research area focuses on the role of cultural competency in the public sector.

Alexander Henderson

Dr. Henderson joined the Marist faculty after previously serving as a chief administrative officer, operational officer, director, and volunteer with several emergency services organizations. His research focuses on front-line policy implementation in public and nonprofit organizations, rules and discretionary decision-making, organizational behavior, and personnel management.

Anne Zahradnik

Dr. Zahradnik came to academia from a successful career in business-to-business and healthcare marketing and public relations. Her scholarly research is a continuation of her substantial practical experiences, focusing on critical areas of inquiry in non-profit program evaluation and rural healthcare business strategies.
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Classes Delivered How You Want Them

We understand just how much the classroom environment has changed in recent years, which is why we offer the Marist MPA 100% online. We are proud to host students across the region, country and world who enroll in Marist’s online MPA course sequence. Each of our classes is available in eight-week blocks in order to deliver a concentrated, efficient learning experience.

When you’re ready to start your degree, Marist is ready to welcome you and offers five annual start dates.

  • Fall Starts: August and October
  • Spring Starts: January and March
  • Summer Start: June

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Develop Meaningful Relationships with Classmates and Faculty

When Racine enrolled in Marist MPA program she instantly began developing relationships with her classmates and the faculty. The professors take the time to get to know their students and provide the support students need while balancing their jobs and coursework. Throughout her time in the program she was able to apply the concepts she learned to her job to continue to grow.

Watch the video at the right to hear more about Racine Rodriguez's experience in the MPA program at Marist.

The MPA program at Marist left a lasting impression on me. If you are interested in non-profits, medical management, or public service, this program is perfect for you. The MPA program has provided me with a solid foundation for my professional journey.

Chief Robert Benson

Master of Public Administration

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The MPA program is NASPAA-accredited, and among the colleges with this accreditation that offered online programs, Marist offered what I considered to be the best balance of quality, value, and accessibility.

John Williamson

Master of Public Administration

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I firmly believe my path with Marist helped me build a strong foundation for the future. You’ll do hard work to be successful, but one of the sweetest rewards for me – and I know many other MPA students – is to show my kids and family my accomplishments proudly.

Greg Priest

Master of Public Administration

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In the back of my mind, I had the core pillars of public administration — such as transparency and accountability — that are really important in an office setting. I think I lived up to the expectations of my supervisors by employing those MPA standards.

Gianna Romano

Master of Public Administration

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