By Eva Chiang, P.P.A. Faculty Lead and Program Director, featuring Mea Ahlberg, P.P.A. Faculty, Curriculum Committee Member and Senior Lecturer, SMU Department of EconomicsRead more
A Master of Public Administration (MPA) can open career opportunities across government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the private sector. However, a degree with versatile, highly applicable skills means that career outcomes can vary widely.
Healthcare professionals seeking to move into the next step of their careers may be considering transitioning to the administrative side of things, where impact comes from executive leadership and policy-making rather than direct care. For professionals looking to improve population health and dr…