东密歇根大学公共管理硕士课程提供以应用社会科学为基础的专业学位，通过提供满足复杂多样的公共服务需求的知识和工具，使学生为在公共和非营利组织中的领导角色和职业做好准备。获得公共政策，事务和管理学校网络（NASPAA）的完全认可，该网络是公共服务教育的全球标准。该认证表明EMU的MPA计划符合此类计划的所有全球标准。该部门通过其在EMU的非营利性领导联盟，密歇根市行政人员和其他专业协会中的参与和领导作用，为MPA学生提供了特殊的机会。 。EMU MPA计划与密歇根州东南部乃至其他地区的600多个明矾网络保持联
The Master of Public Administration Program at Eastern Michigan University offers a professional degree grounded in applied social sciences that prepares students for leadership roles and careers in public and nonprofit organizations by providing the knowledge and tools to address complex and diverse public service needs. MPA graduates work in all sectors, including local government, nonprofit organizations, healthcare organizations, public safety, higher education, state government, the federal government, and the private sector. The majority of EMU MPA alums live and work in Michigan. The MPA is a versatile degree that equips students with the tools to effectively lead and manage an organization and make a difference in their communities. When our students graduate, we expect them to have learned our program values of integrity, professionalism, service, collaboration, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our program is flexible for students who currently work or desire a public or nonprofit sector career. Students learn from knowledgeable faculty who have field and research experience. Students can specialize in local government or nonprofit management or construct a set of electives that prepares them for whatever niche of public service is attractive to them. In addition, MPA students have various interdisciplinary study opportunities, including management, health administration, educational leadership, urban and regional planning, marketing, and social work.