MPA计划是一项国家认可的学位计划，旨在为学生提供成功的职业生涯，成为公共和非营利部门的管理人员。该课程旨在使学生了解现代社会中治理的范围和活动，并有效地管理公共程序。对于已经具有丰富政府经验的学生，该计划提供了获得新技能并获得对公共部门管理职责和义务的更广阔视野的机会。尽管公共管理通常与政治学背景相关，但是鼓励来自对公共或非营利职业感兴趣或目前在公共或非营利部门工作的任何学科的学生申请该课程。
The MPA program is a nationally-accredited degree program intended to prepare students for successful careers as managers in the public and nonprofit sectors. The curriculum is designed to enable the student to understand the scope and activity of governance in modern society and to administer public programs effectively. For the student who already has significant governmental experience, the program provides opportunities to gain new skills and obtain an enlarged perspective on the responsibilities and obligations of public sector management. While public administration is generally associated with a political science background, students from any discipline who are interested in public or nonprofit careers, or who are currently employed in the public or nonprofit sectors, are encouraged to apply to the program.