18 Online Public Management Degree Programs

Reach your potential in public service with Johns Hopkins University's MA in Public Management program, ranked among the best public affairs programs by U.S. News & World Report. The program includes electives that fit multiple career paths, along with 3 optional focus areas: Public Administration and Leadership, Public Policy Evaluation, and Public Financial Management and Budgeting. You can complete the 12 courses online or in Washington, D.C., finishing in 16 to 24 months. Learn more today.

This Master’s programme is in compliance with Zambia’s current national strategic focus on the gradual development of higher education. Drawing on Zambia’s Education for All 2015 National Review, the 7th National Development Plan and the SADC Protocol on Education and Training, and complying with Unicaf University’s principles, the MPA will contribute in broadening access and participation to high-quality relevant education, with the efficiency and effectiveness of modern education delivery systems. Since the education sector has vastly been embracing the potentials of online learning in the area of education, the MPA is offering improved content delivery. During this course, students will be able to study advanced principles of public management processes and concepts. They will gain profound knowledge of management and administration procedures and be equipped with skills that will render them able to successfully function in managerial positions in the field.

The University of Birmingham’s Online Masters of Public Administration has been specifically designed to equip public-sector professionals with the tools necessary to help make a positive difference, help manage change, and evaluate impact within local governance and strategic public management.

Advance your government or public service career with Hopkins’ innovative and flexible MA in Public Management program. Whether an online or on-campus student, what you learn in class will help you to address real-world governance and policy issues.

The purpose of the Master of Public Management and Governance is to equip students with specialized knowledge and insights to develop in-depth knowledge in a complex area of study through independent research, to demonstrate specialized leadership, self-reflexivity, and adaptability, to develop analytical and management competencies at the master’s level to perform advanced and professional tasks in the public sector, to gain abstract knowledge into either policy evaluation as a higher-order management function or sustainability management, to synthesize information autonomously in these specialized fields in order to become leaders who can handle contradictions and evaluate highly complex problems independently, to write high-level texts and to apply research methods and techniques to solve problems which need scientific solutions.

Public management and political activity require today, more than ever, professionals with a comprehensive vision, critical thinking, and practical skills to address the challenges of contemporary societies. The Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management from the Séneca Institute offers a comprehensive education that combines theory and practice, allowing students to gain a deep understanding of political processes, institutional dynamics, strategic decision-making, and effective communication in the public sphere. This program prepares future leaders, advisors, and managers to operate competently in national and international settings, providing innovative and sustainable solutions.

This graduate certificate program is designed to provide graduating seniors, alumni, and working professionals with the knowledge, skills, and techniques to respond to the managerial and leadership challenges in the public and nonprofit sectors. Students pursuing the Online Graduate Certificate in Public and Nonprofit Management program will be required to adhere to the following admission and certificate completion requirements.

The Science Communication and Public Engagement (Online Learning) programme covers communication of science, engineering, maths and technology. This innovative online programme is designed to equip you with the comprehensive skills necessary to excel in this rapidly growing field. You will gain a formal qualification that prepares you for a variety of roles at the interface between scientific research and public interaction.

Across the globe, public servants need to be more forward-thinking and tech-savvy than ever. Complete with contemporary topics and the latest thinking from around the world, our 8-week, 100% online short courses – or Postgraduate Microcredentials – will help you to progress in this dynamic and evolving field. Covering topics such as leadership, governance and performance management, each postgraduate microcredential is designed to help hone your skills in a particular area of public services. Not only are they a quicker way to boost your CV, but they also teach you the skills you need to support your career objectives and continuing professional development (CPD) – without the commitment of long-term study. At the end of your 8-week course, you will receive an official University of Birmingham Postgraduate Microcredential certificate worth 10 credits, and a transcript highlighting your new credential to both current and prospective employers.

Adequate planning, preparation and communication are essential to ensuring the health and safety of crowds of people. This course covers the core concepts and tools used to manage crowds effectively and minimise risk. We explain how to identify any potential hazards using site surveys and risk assessments. We then provide crowd control principles and communication techniques you can use and explore the ethical aspects of crowd management.

The main strength of this degree is its multidisciplinary nature, combining the following areas of knowledge: political science and administration, accounting, law, economics, business, statistics, computer science, marketing, and sociology.

The Seneca Institute's Master's Degree in Sustainable Development offers comprehensive training for those who wish to become protagonists of change toward a more just, balanced, and planet-friendly future. With an interdisciplinary approach, this program combines theory and practice to provide students with the knowledge and tools demanded by today's labor market regarding sustainability, the environment, and social responsibility. The master's degree prepares professionals capable of designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda, sustainable development policies, and the new demands of responsible business management. This cutting-edge training is for those seeking to lead positive-impact projects in public, private, and third-sector organizations.

We offer you the Master of Public Management (MGP), with a degree internationally accredited by NASPAA, the global standard for public service education.

The UBalt MBA specialization in Public Sector Management is offered in partnership with the University of Baltimore College of Public Affairs, and focuses on managing public-sector agencies effectively and efficiently using knowledge of public policy and business to make better decisions.

The Master of Management program at the University of Phoenix utilizes problem-based learning where students refine their problem-solving skills along with their communication, creativity, information-utilization, and critical-thinking skills.