MPA – Public Leadership & Management
Robertson School of Government
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Taught by scholars, military and public service practitioners
1,100+ alumni occupy strategic service positions
Take Charge of Transforming Your Community
Do you have a head for administration and a heart for building stronger communities? Our online and on-campus Master of Public Administration – Public Leadership & Management equips you with executive management skills through hands-on opportunities in public administration analysis and a foundation in constitutional government so you can serve key stakeholders in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Manage Strategically
Gain tools in budgeting, policymaking, law, communication, program analysis and development, and management.
Access Faculty Experts
Be mentored by renowned scholars and skilled practitioners.
Become an Exceptional Leader
Regent University's MPA program equips Christian servant leaders with exceptional character and competence to promote the public interest.
Earn Your MPA in Two, Three or Four Years
Full Time: Four semesters (8 8-week sessions; approx. 9 credits per semester) Part Time: Six to seven semesters part time (12-14 8-week sessions; 2 courses per semester).
Presented from a Christian perspective, this degree is supported by our respected faculty in Virginia Beach. Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report. We have also been recognized as a Military Friendly Top 10 School by Military Friendly®, 2020, and among the Top 10 Best for Vets Colleges: Online & Nontraditional by Military Times, 2020. Experience the Regent difference.
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Available Fully Online
8-Week Course Sessions
Full-Time & Part-Time Options
Online | On Campus
SESSION START:
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 36
APPROVED DEGREE PLAN: Click to download PDF
Take Your Career to the Next Level
On completing the MPA – Public Leadership & Management degree, you will be able to:
- Understand management processes and the roles of local, state and federal government.
- Develop, analyze and implement programs to strengthen communities.
- Employ management principles for healthy relations with colleagues and those you serve.
Career Opportunities
- Budget/Finance Director
- City Manager or Council Member
- Executive Director, Nonprofit Organization
- Economic Development Director
- Human Resource Management Director
Click any section below for additional information or access your course schedule.
The application of information systems concepts and tools to challenges and opportunities in the public sector focusing on information system trends; managerial use of information systems; hardware, software, and telecommunications; systems development processes and practices; strategic and policy issues in IS, and ethical and moral issues surrounding information system management.
Addresses the work of local government managers and leaders in promoting ethical, effective, efficient and accountable government for cities, counties and local and regional authorities.
Examination of the management process in federal government and agencies, focusing on contemporary issues and problems facing the modern-day federal manager, how the manager addresses these issues and with what tools. Uses case studies.
Policies and procedures to mitigate, prevent and respond to disaster, the literature of risk, regimes for safety and risk reduction, the ethics of care and compassion, and mechanisms for measuring threat and recovery.
Relationships among national, state and local governments, the theory of federalism, intergovernmental cooperation and conflict, municipal and state collaboration, regional relationships and unfunded mandates.
2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
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Session |
Semester Check-In |
Session Start Date |
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Session A |
Friday, August 14 |
Monday, August 24 |
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Session M |
Friday, September 11 |
Monday, September 21 |
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Session B |
Friday, October 16 |
Monday, October 26 |
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Session C |
Tuesday, January 5 |
Monday, January 11 |
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Session T |
Friday, January 29 |
Monday, February 8 |
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Session D |
Friday, March 5 |
Monday, March 15 |
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Session E |
Friday, April 30 |
Monday, May 10 |
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Session F |
Friday, June 11 |
Monday, June 21 |
Note: The application deadline for international applicants applying to attend on campus is March 15.
Prerequisites:
Applicants for the Master of Public Administration must possess an earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.
Application Process:
1. Complete Your Online Application
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.
2. Pay Your $50 Application Fee
Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
3. Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
Unofficial transcripts from a U.S.-based school, indicating successful completion of a bachelor's degree program, can be used for an admissions decision. Email your unofficial transcript to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: RSG Master's Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. See the International Admissions Checklist for details.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University's Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor's degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
4. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests
5. Submit Your Professional Resume (Optional)
Your professional resume or curriculum vitae should include:
- Employment history with details of responsibilities, skill sets, and results
- School, community, and church leadership positions
- Service activities in which you have been involved
- Academic and non-academic honors and distinctions you have received
Email your resume to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: RSG Master's Application Pieces.
6. GRE or LSAT Score (Optional)
Test scores may strengthen your application file and improve access to scholarship opportunities. Official scores should be sent directly to Regent University by the testing agency.
7. Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
8. International Applicants
Visit the International Students Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
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Master of Public Administration |
$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $700 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
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Master of Public Administration |
$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $750 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.Whether you are a prospective student or a current student, your questions matter. Please take a few moments to skim our Frequently Asked Questions. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact us.
Andrew Owen, MPA, Class of 2017
Hear From Students & Alumni
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Keelyn Geoghean, M.A., 2014
Robertson School of Government"All of my professors have such a passion for what they are teaching and it is contagious. RSG professors have first-hand knowledge about the subjects they teach. They emphasize that we can make moral arguments in the public sphere."
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Larry Mayes, M.A., 1998
Robertson School of Government"I'm so glad Regent isn't afraid to engage with other viewpoints. It's a place where people are willing to debate their position honestly and without fear."
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Clarin Gniffke, M.A. Government, 2014
Robertson School of Government“With core classes like American Political Thought in RSG, you realize these issues will come up again in your career. You gain a stance you not only can defend, but confidence you know what you’re talking about.”
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Kassie Dulin, M.A., 2014
Robertson School of Government“Regent’s online model provided an unparalleled combination of high-quality instruction, flexibility and specialization.”
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Chris Connelly, M.A., 1998
Robertson School of Government“Your time in school, and certainly at Regent, molds how you think, molds how you approach things … Regent offers a serious academic environment that provides for growth in those areas.”