Master of Public Administration (MPA)

APPAM is dedicated to improving public policy and management by fostering excellence in research, analysis, and education.

Advancing excellence in public service. We do this in many ways, primarily through serving as the critical bridge between public administration scholarship and practitioners in the field. All of our services and programs are geared toward supporting our society's goal to advance the art, science, teaching, and practice of public and nonprofit administration.

PublicServiceCareers.org is the most authoritative and widely used website for finding jobs, career advice, and information on degrees in public service and public affairs. It is sponsored by the three most prominent organizations in professional public service and education: NASPAA, APPAM and ASPA.

A snapshot of jobs, wages, and opportunities in the public administration industry sub-sector.

ICMA is the world’s leading association of professional city and county managers and other employees who serve local governments.

The American Planning Association provides leadership in the development of vital communities for all by advocating excellence in planning, promoting education and resident empowerment, and providing our members with the tools and support necessary to ethically meet the challenges of growth and change.