The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program offers graduates the knowledge of values, roles, skills and practices that will help them become competent professionals capable of ethical, intelligent and creative leadership in the public service.

The MPA faculty are based in several academic disciplines, offer a variety of philosophical and practical approaches to public administration, and boast a wide range of scholarly interests.

Enrollment in our courses ranges from 4 to 20 students with an average class size around 12. Classes meet once per week in the evening for two hours, either at 5:20 or 7:30 p.m. Full-time enrollment is usual three courses per semester, and we will welcome part-time students as well.

The MPA Program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

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"Villanova’s MPA program provides everything a graduate student could want - excellent faculty, a strong sense of community, preparation for the future, and a sincere investment in its students. Beyond my degree, I developed lifelong friendships with both my fellow students and the dynamic faculty. I encourage any potential graduate student to seriously consider attending Villanova’s MPA program."  – Aaron Bibro, MPA ’07 Assistant Manager, Robinson Township, PA