Earn Your Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Take charge of building stronger communities. Regent’s Master of Public Administration can help you build a foundation in constitutional government while you can become equipped with executive management skills through hands-on opportunities in public administration analysis. You can learn to promote the public interest as a servant leader with exceptional character and competence. You can also gain skills in budgeting, policymaking, law, communication, program analysis and development, and management. Choose a specialized concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals — all from a Christian worldview.

  1. Examine case studies and best practices in both public and nonprofit sectors.
  2. Learn management processes and the roles of local, state and federal government.
  3. Conduct risk assessments, present findings and develop solutions to build stronger communities.
  4. Cultivate a moral and ethical mindset when addressing and influencing policy.


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Locations: Online, On Campus
Total Credit Hours: 36
Next Session Start: October 27, 2025

  • Budget/Finance/Economic Director
  • City/County Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Program Analyst/Manager
  • Public Affairs & Communication

  • Emergency Management & Homeland Security
  • General Public Administration
  • Nonprofit & Faith-Based Organizations
  • Public Leadership & Management
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Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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Sonya Mills

MPA, 2018

"All the time, when people hear I am studying public administration, they say, ‘Oh, we need more Christian leaders in government!’ It’s a perfect fit for Regent’s mission. And if you’re a Christian, you have something anchoring you to the decisions you make that affect an entire country."

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Bill Dudley

MPA, 2014

"What stuck out to me at Regent was the character and ethics — the commitment to glorifying God in all that we do. I am grateful to be part of a place impacting this world for eternity. By getting past our fallibilities, we can see what the power of God can do."

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Jennifer Salcido

M.A., 2012

"Regent provided valuable internship experiences — from working for a Congressman to work in Iraq with the Kurdish government."