The Mission of the Appalachian State University Master of Public Administration Program is to educate and prepare in-service and pre-service students to be public service leaders by fostering foundational knowledge, analytical and practical skills, and professional networks.
Leading Western North Carolina In Public Administration:
Spotlights
Hope Borders Shares Her Experience In The MPA Program.
Mar 23, 2022
Q) How long have you been in the MPA Program and what is your concentration?A) This is my second year in the MPA Program. My concentration is Ma...
Daniel Odom Shares His Thoughts on Distance Education.
Feb 28, 2022
Q) What is your name?A) Daniel S. OdomQ) How long have you been in the MPA Program?A) I started with the Hickory Cohort of the Distance Education MPA ...
Paxton Caroline Hayes Shares Her Experience in the MPA Program
Feb 22, 2022
Q) What is your name?A) Paxton Caroline HayesQ) How long have you been in the MPA Program and what is your concentration?A) I am in my second semester...
Program Concentrations
On-campus students choose one of four tracks as their area of concentration:
Get quick details about the MPA program from our flyer (PDF, 858 KB).