Online Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Thinking of applying? Talk to us!
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, but apply early for priority consideration. We highly value offering a tailored educational experience. Our CPAP advisors will be able to answer any questions you may have about the degree and whether it meets your professional and academic needs. They can also guide you through the application process
Our online MPA allows you to earn a Master of Public Administration from anywhere in the world. Many of our students take some classes at either our Arlington, Blacksburg, or Richmond locations, and take other classes online. Starting in Fall 2022, students will be able to complete the entire degree online if they wish to do so.
Program requirements:
The online MPA is identical in course content, program requirements, and workload to the in-person degree program (described here). The same faculty teach in person and online, and you will have opportunities to interact with students on our in-person campuses, virtually. The MPA is available for full and part-time students.
Graduate Certificates
Through the online MPA you may also earn credits in the Public and Nonprofit Financial Management, Nonprofit NGO Management, or Homeland Security Policy certificates.
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Bio ItemDavid Bredenkamp , bio
Assistant Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemStephanie Davis , bio
Collegiate Assistant Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemMatthew Dull , bio
Associate Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemAdrienne Edisis , bio
Assistant Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemJeffery Glick , bio
Professor of Practice, School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA)
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Bio ItemThomas Hickok , bio
Professor of Practice, Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemKaren Hult , bio
Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemLaura Jensen , bio
Associate Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemSara Jordan , bio
Affiliated Faculty, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemLeisha LaRiviere , bio
Associate Director in Richmond, School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Adjunct Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP) Director, The Virginia Management Fellows Program, Office of the Governor
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Bio ItemEric Malczewski , bio
Assistant Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemSharon Mastracci , bio
Professor, Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemDennis McBride , bio
Professor of Practice, School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Research Professor, Hume Center for National Security and Technology
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Bio ItemJoe Rees , bio
Executive Committee Chair, Associate Professor, and Program Coordinator, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemCecily Rodriguez , bio
Manager of Applied Research, School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Adjunct Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)
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Bio ItemStephanie Smith , bio
Ph.D. Program Chair and Associate Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy (CPAP)