Who needs an MPA?
The MPA is of interest to two groups of people: (A) those looking for a new career (either at the start of their professional lives, or in mid-life, planning a major change in occupation). These people may be interested in one of the administrative professions, of which typical examples include: city manager-administrator; human resources director or budget officer. (B) those seeking to enhance their credential in an already established career. Many persons start and advance in public service careers on the basis of a technically specialized credential. Examples include: civil engineer in a transportation department; librarian in a public library system; social welfare professional; law enforcement official; public land resource specialist in a land management agency; admissions officer at a college or university; public health nurse and many others. Ambitious and successful professionals in these fields may find themselves in positions with increasing responsibility, including manager
