Public Management and Leadership (MPA/MBA)

Designed for professionals in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors, Walden's online MPA program offers collaborative online courses. You'll interact with peers and faculty members who are active in government and nonprofit agencies. Through in-depth research and practical coursework, you'll gain knowledge and experience you can apply immediately.

Fundamental, rapid, and unpredictable change is ubiquitous in public administration, making leadership more critical than ever before. This specialization provides professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills to assume the interrelated responsibilities of managing and leading during a time of change in any area of public administration. This specialization prepares individuals to take leadership roles in large governmental organizations.