Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
Online Master of Public Administration.
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Empower your career and your community with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s 100% Online Master of Public Administration.
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Your MBA.
The Online MBA that matches your ambition and exceeds expectations.
Your Future. Your Rules.
Your MBA.
The Online MBA that matches your ambition and exceeds expectations.
100% Online
Flexible & AACSB-Accredited
Advance your public service career without pausing it.
Make an impact on your career and your community.
Are you ready to lead change, shape policy, and serve your community? The Baker School’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is your gateway to a meaningful career in public service. Designed for aspiring leaders, our program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to tackle society’s most pressing challenges.
Join a network of policymakers, public servants, and expert faculty who are committed to making a difference. Whether you’re advancing your current career or starting fresh, the Baker School MPA will empower you to create real change in your community and beyond.
Versatility Meets Opportunity.
You’re not just building a career — you’re building stronger communities. The University of Tennessee’s online MPA helps you lead policy, programs, and people toward lasting impact. Whether you’re aiming for a leadership role in government, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, or the private sector, this degree prepares you to thrive in diverse professional environments.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growing demand for roles in public administration, making now the perfect time to invest in your future. With the Baker School MPA, you’ll gain the adaptability and expertise to lead in any setting—and the tools to transform your community.
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Tailor Your MPA to Your Leadership Goals
Your career aspirations are unique, and your education should be too. That’s why we offer four specialized concentrations to help you focus your studies and maximize your impact.
Concentrations
Policy Analytics students learn to use data to provide insights and solutions to public problems. With intense additional training in economics, data analysis and visualization, students are prepared to analyze public policy problems using cutting edge techniques and to communicate their insights to a broad audience.
The Economic and Community Development concentration equips students to evaluate government decisions on economic growth and public services. Offered in partnership with UT’s Department of Economics, it prepares graduates to work at the intersection of public policy and economic development.
The Emergency Management concentration focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills in preventing, planning, and preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and emergent events. Students will take courses such as hazard analysis and management, collaboration and communication for disasters, and preparedness and risk mitigation.
The Non-Profit Management concentration is designed around the unique challenges and strategies involved in leading and operating nonprofit organizations. In this concentration, students will explore topics such as strategic management and leadership of nonprofits, social entrepreneurship, fundraising, volunteerism, data analytics for social impact, and board structure and governance.
Program Information
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$744
No GRE/GMAT Required
Fall, Spring
*Cost per credit hour is an estimate based on maintenance and university fees. Some programs may have additional course fees. Please contact your department for additional information on any related fees and visit Tuition and Fees in Detail at One Stop.
Shape Policy. Lead Change. Serve Your Community.
A master’s degree in public administration offers unique versatility. Whether you’re seeking opportunities in the private sector, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, or government agencies, this degree equips you to navigate diverse professional landscapes.
Apply NowFeatured Courses
HBS 503 – Administrative Law and Regulatory Policymaking
HBS 523 – Regional Economics
HBS 535 – Emergency Management
HBS 534 – Public Organization, Theory, and Behavior
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