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Do you have a passion for public service? Do you dream of making a positive impact in your community, region or area of interest? Our community-engaged faculty will help you develop the knowledge, skills and abilities you need to effectively, ethically and efficiently lead in nonprofit, public and civic organizations. In addition, we have ample opportunity for networking and socializing with other students, alumni and faculty outside the classroom.
The Bloch School has long-standing and substantial connections to the greater Kansas City area, and faculty bring those connections to students in the MPA program. As a Bloch School MPA student you will learn valuable skills, such as policy analysis, program evaluation and budget management that will help you become an effective public service leader. MPA students are able to develop a specialization and earn a certificate by focusing in one of three emphasis areas — Health Leadership, Nonprofit Management and Innovation and Urban Policy and Management.
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An MPA degree from a nationally recognized program located in the heart of Kansas City can help you advance your career in public service. Students are also able to access the extensive resources available in a high-quality business school to further their professional, academic and personal goals. Thanks to investments in innovative and state of the art classroom technology, students can join classes from anywhere in the world.
Internships provide relevant public service experience and professional development for students while allowing participating agencies to employ talented, motivated graduate students.
How do I apply to the MPA? What are MPA classes like? We provide answers to some of your frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the MPA program.
