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Master of Public Administration

Discover Your Future in Public Service with UNF’s MPA Program

The University of North Florida’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is the only NASPAA-accredited graduate degree in public policy and administration in Northeast Florida—making it a premier choice for aspiring public and nonprofit leaders.

Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance, our program is designed to meet your needs. Evening classes (6:00–8:45 PM) allow you to balance work and study, while hybrid and online options offer added flexibility for busy professionals.

Join a dynamic learning environment that prepares you to become a confident leader, strategic manager, and skilled analyst in the public and nonprofit sectors.

Explore the world of Public Administration careers!

"The beauty of local government is that you can see the outcomes of your labors. You can see buildings coming out of the ground and people using them - and that's very gratifying." -- Lex Hester

"The young adults of tomorrow will be citizens of the world. We must prepare them." -- Adam Herbert.

UNF-MPA Mission

The Masters of Public Administration program at the University of North Florida is committed to providing graduate professional education in Northeast Florida in the administration and management of public and nonprofit agencies.

To fulfill this mission, the program focuses on five key competencies. Graduates will have the ability to:

lead and manage in public governance;
participate in and contribute to the policy process;
analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions;
articulate and apply a public service perspective; and
communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.