The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program at the O’Neill School at IU Indianapolis will advance your understanding of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest.
Our 39 credit hour MPA emphasizes professional practice across disciplines, preparing students for responsible and informed legal, management, financial, and budgetary leadership roles in the public and nonprofit sector.
The O’Neill MPA program at IU Indianapolis is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
The core requirements of the MPA prepare you to enter or continue work in public service, no matter your area of focus. Each student must also complete the requirements of one concentration and two or three electives depending on the program of study.
68% OF O'NEILL MPA STUDENTS ARE PART-TIME
Graduate course schedules are designed so students can work full time while earning a master’s degree or certificate.
#39 MPA ranking out of 271 schools
#2 Nonprofit Management
#12 Environmental Policy & Management
Environmental Policy and Sustainability
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Innovation and Social Change
Urban and Regional Governance
Offered with the Robert H. McKinney School of Law, this program provides an understanding of the legal and managerial framework of public service, nonprofit, and quasi-governmental agencies.
Offered with the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, this program focuses on the history, culture, and values of philanthropy, as well as the managerial framework of public service.
Capstone classes tackle projects that promote positive change in the community. Each class starts with a variety of local agencies that pitch their needs to O’Neill MPA students, who work on the projects in groups.
56% of graduates are employed in the government sector
21% of graduates are employed in the nonprofit sector
19% of graduates are employed in the private sector
76% Graduated after 6 semesters
84% Graduated after 8 semesters
92% Graduated after 10 semesters
The O'Neill School offers a 39 credit hour Executive Master of Public Affairs program through the offices of Executive Education. The cohort-based course of study is designed for employers and can be delivered at IU Indianapolis or your company's location. Offered with a management concentration, the Executive MPA prepares employees to manage public agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center has partnered with Executive Education to offer the EMPA to its employees for the past 20 years. Read more about the partnership on the O'Neill blog.
