What does MPA mean?
MPA means Master of Public Administration. This is a graduate university degree offered by many schools throughout the United States. The MPA is a “professional” degree. This means that it is principally for people who intend it as their highest level diploma and will apply their learning in the work place. However, a few students use the degree as a stepping stone to doctoral level (PhD) study. The public in MPA represents public service and government. Administration is roughly synonymous with management. Hence, the degree is a managerial degree for use in public service agencies. Public service agencies may be either government or non-profit organizations.
