- ONLINE OR ON CAMPUS OPTIONS
- 3 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
- 36 OR 39-CREDIT PROGRAM
- $995 PER CREDIT*
- 7, 8 OR 16-WEEK CLASS FORMAT
LEARN HUMAN-CENTERED LEADERSHIP WITH VILLANOVA'S MPA
A Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Villanova provides you with an invaluable credential, hands-on experience and lifelong membership in our community. Develop an organizational change plan and make an iMPAct on your community with our values-based approach to public service.
- Flexible Learning: Plan your class schedule around your life with online, on campus, and hybrid learning options and an 7, 8 and 16-week class format.
- Leadership-Focused Curriculum: Build practical skills in public policy, budgeting, strategic planning, organizational leadership and evidence-based decision-making.
- Specialized Cerficates: Focus your studies with a graduate certificate in Public Administration, City Management or Nonprofit Management to support your professional goals.
4.56M
UNIQUE JOB POSTINGS
FROM 2020–2025* |
$97.8K
YEARLY MEDIAN EARNINGS
FOR GRADUATES |
37.7%
GROWTH IN TARGETED
OCCUPATIONS FROM 2020–2025** |
**29% from healthcare-related careers
EXPERIENCE THE VILLANOVA DIFFERENCE
A History of Success
Villanova University offers an education built on excellence and innovation. Villanova continues to be a leader in education—shaping future leaders, advancing the conversation and preparing thousands of professionals for success.
True Mentorship
Villanova’s MPA faculty bring real-world experience in public administration, government, nonprofit leadership and public service into the classroom. Their experience adds practical context to what you learn while informing the guidance and mentorship they provide. You’ll learn from engaged faculty who are invested in helping you develop as an effective, ethical public service leader.
A Thriving Network
Villanova University offers meaningful ways to connect—whether you're learning online or on campus. As a student, you become part of a powerful network that includes engaged alumni, industry partners, student groups and world-class faculty.
Flexible Paths
No matter how you choose to pursue your MPA, flexible online and on-campus course options make it easier to balance graduate study with your professional and personal commitments. You can build a schedule that works for you while continuing to advance your public service career with 7, 8 and 16-week terms.
BUILD SKILLS TO LEAD AND SERVE
Develop practical skills in strategic planning, financial management, policy analysis and organizational leadership that prepare you to solve complex challenges and make an impact across government, nonprofit and public-serving organizations.
TURN LEARNING INTO EXPERIENCE
Apply what you learn through hands-on projects and experiential learning, including opportunities to complete a management internship and connect classroom concepts to real challenges facing public and nonprofit organizations.
BUILD A NETWORK FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
Become part of a community of public service professionals and build connections with faculty, classmates and Villanova alumni who bring experience from across government, nonprofit and public-serving organizations.