
Public Administration
Master in Public Administration

South University’s Master in Public Administration degree program prepares you for success in a leadership role with organizational and managerial expertise within the local, state, and national government entities and non-profit organizations. Our curriculum pulls from a broad range of disciplines to provide both general and specialized information that will benefit students in this career. Topics of instruction include a thorough understanding of political, social, institutional, and organizational systems, developing an operating budget for such systems, and ethical decision-making skills.

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Sep 15, 2021
Alumni Spotlight: Master of Public Administration
Discover how South University helped prepare Elizabeth Metheny for her dream job supporting children, adults and families across her community and state.

Aug 11, 2021
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Jun 16, 2021
Join South University in Celebrating the Class of 2021
This Saturday, June 19, at 12:00 PM ET, South University celebrates the Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 with a live virtual graduation event! Join us as we celebrate this milestone in our graduates’ lives.

May 28, 2021
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South University is proud to support veterans in their pursuit of higher education! Follow these helpful tips to ease your the transition from military service to college today.

Mar 03, 2021
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Feb 19, 2021
South University, Tampa Nurses Help Administer the COVID-19 Vaccine Locally
South University is proud to support local Tampa Bay residents by working with Advent Health to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine locally through help from our staff and nursing students to 700 pre-registered Florida residents.
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