A Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a graduate-level degree designed for careers that serve the public good, particularly leadership and management roles in local, state and federal government. Franklin’s MPA-Organizational Leadership is designed for individuals who aspire to management and leadership roles in public or nonprofit organizations, as well as those interested in management consulting.

With Franklin University’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program, you’ll be prepared to advance to a leadership role while serving your community and helping ensure more efficient and effective government programs and policies. The MPA-Leadership equips you for positions that include state agency director, assistant city manager and chief administrative officer. 

With an online MPA degree, you'll build strong communication and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills to help you secure a leadership or management position in a government or government-facing organization. The MPA-Organizational Leadership specialization allows students to gain advanced leadership abilities focused on leading teams, managing organizational change, improving processes and promoting workplace culture. 

Franklin’s MPA program can be completed in 14 months 100% online by taking one 6-week class at a time. Created with input from industry experts, Franklin’s theory-to-practice program focuses on real-world challenges, incorporates current events, and combines interactive assignments and scenario learning in courses taught by in-field scholar-practitioners. 

Choose from three start dates each year – fall (August/September), spring (February) or summer (May).

Franklin University offers a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future. Our per credit hour tuition rates (vs. per year or per term rates) enable you to get a realistic estimate of exactly how much your degree will cost. Our 2024-2025 tuition rate is $670 per credit hour. Use Franklin’s free MyCost Estimator to get a personalized estimate of your total degree cost. If you have any questions, ask our helpful staff about available financing options and financial aid programs.

Franklin's master's degree programs are specifically designed for busy, working adults -- that means you could finish your MPA in as few as 14 months, which is faster than the average for similar programs.