The full-time MPA program is designed to provide an understanding of the essential body of knowledge and to develop the basic skills needed for professional management. Such essentials include quantitative analysis, managerial economics, organizational behavior, strategy, human resource management, accounting, budget and finance, ethics, and communication. These skills are taught through practical class and field experiences, case studies, formal and computer simulations, and special workshops and seminars. Second-year courses are designed around an individual’s desired sector and skill areas. Sectors include local government, state and federal government, and nonprofit. Skills include resource development, program management, and finance. By selecting a sector and a skill area, students are uniquely prepared for a career where they can effectively administer in government and nonprofit programs.

Application Deadlines Fall: Jan 15

Programs

Public Administration - Executive Program (MPA)

Persons with significant public administration experience who desire to pursue the master’s degree program while continuing to work full-time are encouraged to apply. All courses in the program are offered in the evening, one night a week for three years at the BYU Salt Lake Center.

Application Deadlines Fall: May 1

Public Health (MPH)

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1

Wildlife & Wildlands Conservation (MS)

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1 Winter: Feb 1

Wildlife & Wildlands Conservation (PhD)

Application Deadlines Fall: Feb 1 Winter: Feb 1