Behind every functioning hospital or public health agency is a layer of leadership that is rarely seen by patients, but shapes nearly everything about the experience. Healthcare administrators are the leaders who are balancing budgets and staffing while navigating the regulatory demands placed on…
By Taylor Calvin, M.P.P. student and teaching assistant, featuring Mea Ahlberg, P.P.A. Faculty, Curriculum Committee Member and Senior Lecturer, SMU Department of Economics
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.