"The faculty make it their goal to go above and beyond in order to help us succeed."
"I know that the skills I am learning from the MPA program will give me the knowledge I need to achieve my dream of running my own animal rescue organization."
"During my time in the MPA program, I interned with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. My time there was extremely educational and helped me develop into a better leader."
Erika Broussard-Jordan | MPA '17
"Not only did I gain valuable knowledge and skills, but the degree itself has opened doors that allowed me to advance in my career and greatly increase my income."
Todd Glover | MPA '98; City Administrator for North Augusta, S.C.
"Every day I am able to make connections between what I have learned in my courses and the work that I do for the Center."
Allison Vick | MPA '17; Assistant at Augusta University's Center for Public Service
In today's rapidly changing world, collaboration is the key to improving our world. To address today's complex problems, government leaders must work proactively with nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses. The MPA is the degree of choice for professionals working in government and the nonprofit sector. Why? Because it gives students practical skills in working with others to address the complex problems facing our government and our society.
Accredited and Affordable
The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) has accredited our MPA program, which represents a statement of excellence from the global standard in public affairs education. Our MPA program is guided by its mission statement, and a set of core values that reflect the heart of our program and discipline. The mission and values include a dedication to continuously improving our program through the use of assessment and evaluation.
Excellent Employment Opportunities
Our MPA program will help you advance your career in public service. We provide a versatile education in many areas of public service, such as cybersecurity management, economic and community development, city and county management, criminal justice, public health, and more. Our graduates work in key positions such as city and county managers, planners, researchers, chiefs of staff to political leaders, and chief law enforcement officials. Most of our students are either employed while completing their programs or obtain employment soon after graduation.
Gain Experience
Our MPA program provides hands-on education for public managers and opportunities to join student organizations. Through course projects, students work in the field with community partners like North Augusta Forward and the Greater Augusta Arts Council. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the program’s successful internship course, which has a record of 100% placement for students wanting to work for public agencies and nonprofits.
