^{Online Master of} Public Administration (MPA)

MPA Mission Statement

Kent State University's online MPA program seeks to enhance the quality of public sector and nonprofit management through a faculty that is engaged in public service and committed to teaching ethical leadership and theoretical understandings of administration; enhancing knowledge, analytical skills and technical abilities; and emphasizing experiential learning opportunities to apply theory and skills. Our core values include pursuing the public interest with accountability and transparency; serving professionally with competence, efficiency and objectivity; acting ethically so as to uphold the public trust; and demonstrating respect, equity and impartiality in dealings with citizens and fellow public servants. Toward that end, the program provides graduate-level education to a diverse group of public service professionals through a high quality online format.