A Master of Public Affairs, or MPA, is one of the most versatile and valuable degrees available—a combination of the Master of Public Administration and the Master of Public Policy degrees. At the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs our students are prepared for public service jobs in our changing society in ways unmatched by other universities. Our MPA program builds leaders who will make a difference in our world.

OHIO's online and Executive Master of Public Administration programs equip you for leadership roles in government, nonprofit organizations, the public sector and emergency and crisis management. Whether you choose a fully online program or one that combines online learning with face-to-face networking opportunities with peers and faculty members, you will be well-prepared to create significant, positive change while meeting public needs.

Develop the skills you need to lead and manage organizations working to create positive change. Our top-ranked MPA will prepare you to find solutions to complex challenges in areas you’re passionate about. Our cutting-edge curriculum will prepare you with relevant skills that are in demand by today’s employers. Whether you want to manage a nonprofit, support local government, work toward sustainable development, or influence international policy, you’ll find the right fit here.

The Public Relations master of arts degree program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of both traditional and new social tools and communication channels. Throughout the curriculum, you’ll explore the key ingredients of an effective PR media plan, explore concepts such as events marketing and consumer research, and learn how to develop credible relationships with influential voices throughout the social media world.

In the Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Media Design, you’ll learn how to generate ideas and solve problems for brands and issues through a design thinking process grounded in analytical and creative thought. With the explosion of digital and social media, there’s never been a more exciting time to work in the rapidly growing field of strategic communication.

While the study and application of public relations is structured around the process of strategic communication, this rapidly growing field incorporates elements of copywriting, graphic design, and business to design plans for brand awareness that will help any organization stand out. By crafting deliberate, planned, and sustained public relations campaigns, you can build mutual goodwill with your audience while sharing the right information to meet your client’s goals. At UF CJC Online, we will teach you how to study, cultivate and maintain different types of professional relationships to manage information. How information flows, how it’s accessed, how it’s written, and how it’s presented can all mean the difference between a brand or campaign that meets with success or one that never gets off the ground.

The Master of Public Administration is designed to develop and promote leadership. The world of nonprofit, government, healthcare, and law-enforcement-related agencies requires individuals with sharp analytic skills, budgetary acumen, and excellent human relations ability.

The M.P.A. program allows you to be adaptable in your career, understand and prepare for multisector and cross-sector realities, and successfully lead in your changing environment.