Master of Public Administration and Leadership
Make your mark on the world as a public service leader with the online Master of Public Administration and Leadership (MPAL) from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. This 100% online, 32-credit-hour public affairs graduate program prepares mid-career professionals to lead their teams, organizations and communities to a better world.
Earn your MPAL in as little as two years, while continuing to work full time, so you can immediately apply your new skills to lead change in your organization.
Customize your education with specialization tracks that will help you achieve your professional goals, enhance your leadership skills, and collaborate with a diverse group of professionals as you work together to solve the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Campus Requirements: NONE - 100% online
Class Format: Asynchronously and synchronously. Learn more about these different class formats.
Credit Hours Required: 32
Cost Per Credit Hour: $812.07 (includes instructional and general fees). See the full cost breakdown here.
Admission Requirements:
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3+ years of significant post-baccalaureate experience
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Statement of purpose
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Resume or CV
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3 letters of recommendation
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College transcript(s)
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Bachelor’s degree
Time to Completion: 5-9 semesters

Program Tracks
Tailor your experience to meet your professional goals with one of our four specialization tracks.
Public Management & Leadership
Courses include:
- Strategic Management
- Contract Management
- Performance Management
- Project Management
Criminal Justice Administration & Policy
Courses include:
- Administration of Criminal Justice Policy
- Evidence Based Practice in Criminal Justice
- Offender Decision Making and Prisoner Reentry
- Criminal Justice Policy
Public Policy
Courses include:
- Policy Formulation and Implementation
- Public Sector Economics
- Business Government Relations
- Risk and Decision Analysis in Public Affairs
Nonprofit Management
Courses currently only available in person:
- Nonprofit Management and Governance
- Nonprofit Financial Management
- Fundraising and Philanthropy for Nonprofit Organizations
- Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
- Grant Writing