3 Semesters
12 Months
Enrollment Options
Classes Offered *
MCNY’s Master of Public Administration degree is a one-year path for working professionals who are looking to elevate their career in creating and managing public policy, developing community based programs and serving within different healthcare organizations. The program can be completed online or onsite.
Our MPA program features the following concentration options:
- Healthcare Management
- Nonprofit Management
- Public Administration
* Students may complete the program 100% online OR choose a format with up to 75% in-person instruction, depending on their concentration choices and preferred learning styles.
Choose Your MPA Concentration
Pursue a more fulfilling career with your MPA. With 3 concentrations offered at MCNY, you can choose the path that’s right for you.
Harness your personal power to become a stronger leader with an MPA with a concentration in public administration. This one-year MPA is taught by accomplished public service leaders working in city, state and federal agencies, government and NGOs. You will be armed with the practical knowledge and skills needed to create, implement and navigate public policy and deliver solutions that bring about meaningful change in your community, your city and your world.
MCNY alumni are working in organizations such as the NYC and NYS governments, the United Nations, Department of Education, American Cancer Society, Brooklyn Org and many more.
- 12-month, three-semester, 36 credits.
- Part time available.
- Primarily (75%) in-person OR primarily (75%) online options available.
| Purpose 1 | Purpose 2 | Purpose 3 |
|---|---|---|
| O & IMPA 610 SK1 Research Methods I |
O & IMPA 620 SK1 Research Methods II |
O & IMPA 630 SK2 Program Evaluation |
| O & IMPA 611 PUR Identifyiing Opportunities for Org Change |
O & IMPA 621 PUR Initiating and Managing Organizational Change |
O & IMPA 631 PUR Long Range Planning for Service Improvement |
| HMPA 611 SYS Intro to Public Administration |
OMPA 620 SK2 Budgeting and Financial Management |
OMPA 631 SYS Public Economics |
| IMPA 611 VAL Public Policy |
IMPA 611 SEL Organizational Behavior in Public and Nonprofit Organizations |
IMPA 631 VAL Politics and Policy |
Core Courses
Concentration Courses
O – Online
I – In-person
H – Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Elevate your position in government agencies, community-based organizations, foundations and non-government agencies with your one-year MPA with a concentration in Nonprofit Management. You’ll be equipped with the highly competitive knowledge and skills necessary to manage, strengthen businesses’ fiscal sustainability, and foster strategic vision and growth. Immersive fieldwork, personalized faculty support, and a Purpose-Centered Education come together to create an impactful MPA nonprofit program.
- 12-month, three-semester, 36 credits.
- Part time available.
- Fully (100%) online OR a hybrid option with up to 50% in-person options available.
| Purpose 1 | Purpose 2 | Purpose 3 |
|---|---|---|
| O & IMPA 610 SK1 Research Methods I |
O & IMPA 620 SK1 Research Methods II |
O & IMPA 630 SK2 Program Evaluation |
| O & IMPA 611 PUR Identifyiing Opportunities for Org Change |
O & IMPA 621 PUR Initiating and Managing Organizational Change |
O & IMPA 631 PUR Long Range Planning for Service Improvement |
| HMPA 611 SYS Intro to Public Administration |
OMPA 620 SK2 Budgeting and Financial Management |
ONPM 615 Human Resource Management in NonProfit Organizations |
| ONPM 736 Strategic Planning, Fundraising, and Proposal Writing |
ONPM 725 Nonprofit Governance and Management |
ONPM 630 Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability |
Core Courses
Concentration Courses
O – Online
I – In-person
H – Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Perfect for healthcare professionals looking to take that next step in their career or those wishing to transition into healthcare, this MPA with a concentration in healthcare management imparts the industry-specific knowledge needed to succeed as an executive leader in the ever-changing healthcare industry in just one year. With your healthcare MPA degree, you will be well-prepared to take on the administration and leadership roles that are in high demand within the healthcare industry.
- 12-month, three-semester, 36 credits.
- Part time available.
- Fully (100%) online OR a hybrid option with up to 50% in-person options available.
| Purpose 1 | Purpose 2 | Purpose 3 |
|---|---|---|
| O & IMPA 610 SK1 Research Methods I |
O & IMPA 620 SK1 Research Methods II |
O & IMPA 630 SK2 Program Evaluation |
| O & IMPA 611 PUR Identifyiing Opportunities for Org Change |
O & IMPA 621 PUR Initiating and Managing Organizational Change |
O & IMPA 631 PUR Long Range Planning for Service Improvement |
| HMPA 611 SYS Intro to Public Administration |
OMPA 620 SK2 Budgeting and Financial Management |
OHSM 730 Healthcare Management: Trends and Challenges |
| OHSM 615 VAL Healthcare Policy and Legal Issues |
OCHE 630 SEL Social Epidemiology |
OHSM 726 SEL Telehealth and Digital Health Technology |
Core Courses
Concentration Courses
O – Online
I – In-person
H – Hybrid (In-person & Online)
This Degree is Practical
Employment in management occupations is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations, and will result in about 906,800 new jobs. Employment growth is expected to be driven by the formation of new organizations and expansion of existing ones, which should require more workers to manage these operations.
The median annual wage for management occupations was $109,760 in May 2020, which was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups.
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