Northern Illinois University

Public Administration

mpa program
 

Welcome to Public Administration
at Northern Illinois University

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. Thurmaier is New Director

Dr. Kurt Thurmaier started his new position as the new director in July 2009. He has 1-10-20 goals for the division.

Top Ranking, Long Legacy

Best Graduate Schools 2009Graduate 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 YearsCLAS Celebrates 50 Years

During 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 >>