The Division of Public Administration was founded with the mission to advance excellence in public service management and our degree programs have a dramatic effect on the lives of our graduates. The MPA will serve you as a practical management guide as well as a passport to a better career.
Dr. Kurt Thurmaier started his new position as the new director in July 2009. He has 1-10-20 goals for the division.
Graduate school rankings from U.S. News & World Report indicate NIU is one of the best universities in the country for city management and public finance with a focus on developing core competencies in budgeting and financial management, personnel management, decision making, communications, leadership, and teamwork.
CLAS Celebrates 50 YearsDuring the 2009-2010 academic year, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of special events.Visit the website >>