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MPA

Public Administration

Format & Location

Online

School/College

College of Arts & Sciences
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Start Dates

Fall (September), Spring (January), Summer (May)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

24 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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Fairfield University's state-accredited Master of Public Administration program is designed to equip and empower students with the administrative acumen and leadership skills needed to put their passion to work.

What You'll Learn and Do

Put your learning to work

This online MPA program will help you build the essential skills needed to make an immediate impact in your community. Put your learning to work immediately with hands-on experience in areas like grant writing, fiscal management, human resources, data analysis, and project management.

Benefit from small class sizes

Fairfield MPA students appreciate the interpersonal learning experience gained from our small class sizes. Learn from the diverse perspectives of your classmates and professors as you partake in constructive dialogue about pressing social, ethical, and professional issues.

Advance your career at your own pace

Prospective students who aren’t ready to commit to a full master’s program can begin with a 12-credit non-profit management certificate. Once ready, the credits can seamlessly transition into the MPA program.

Make your degree work for you

When you complete your master of public administration online, you’ll work directly with your faculty advisor to select courses tailored to your desired career path.

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Course Requirements

Master of Public Administration

36 credits

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

As an alum, I can attest that the rigorous Jesuit program here prepares you to become the professional leader of tomorrow.

- Andrew Colabella, MPA '22

Andrew Colabella smiles in business casual in an academic building.

Learn From Industry Experts

The faculty members in our online MPA program bring decades of professional experience into the classroom from a wide variety of fields including government, non-profit management, grant writing, homeland security, and the armed forces. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from industry speakers throughout the program, in addition to attending Fairfield’s annual MPA Summit.

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Gayle Alberda
Gayle Alberda
Associate Professor, Politics
Thomas J. Murray
Thomas J. Murray III
Associate Professor, Economics

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master of Public Administration.

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Career Outlook

Fairfield’s MPA program prepares students to be successful in a variety of careers following their graduation.

Employers

Recent Employers

  • University of Bridgeport
  • Fairfield University
  • Health Advances

Job Fields

  • State and city government
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Healthcare management
  • Emergency management
  • Private research

My brother was also a Fairfield graduate and recommended the university to me for its small class sizes and attentive professors. With the support of faculty and a collaborative classroom experience, I learned from students with diverse perspectives.

- Cesar Zepeda MPA '21

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