The Profession

Prepare yourself in the Master of Public Administration program at WVU through:
  • Developing your professional orientation to the primary facets of public management
  • Expanding your understanding of the dynamic environment of governmental policy-making
  • Acquiring professional competencies in selected tool and specialized areas
  • Honing insights into organizational change, motivation, leadership, and adaptive processes
By blending a broad understanding of the public sector environment and the importance of people and organizational culture with advanced problem-solving skills and professional competencies, you are better prepared to contribute in public and non-profit organizations.