(rev. 11/16/2010)

The mission of the Master of Public Administration program is to prepare individuals for management and leadership positions in public service organizations (such as government, nonprofit, and health care and to do this in a responsible, accountable and transparent manner.

The program is committed to improving the management and leadership of public service organizations.

Most students come from the Western New York region.

NASPAA CORE COMPETENCIES

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