Pace University Federal Academic Alliance Program

MASTER OF Public Administration

The Pace University Online Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is available to eligible Federal employees through the Federal Academic Alliance program.

This graduate degree us offered in the following tracks: Government Management, Healthcare Management or Nonprofit Management.

Enroll in a variety of exciting classes geared toward your interests and professional goals, such as:

• Statistics and Quantitative Method for Decision Making
• Public Administration and its Environment
• Research Methods for Public Administrators
• Management Issues in Gerontologic Services

Government Management track is ideal for pre-service and in-service professionals interested in pursuing a public service career in the local, state and federal government. Graduates are employed as municipal and assistant municipal managers, chiefs of staff, school district business leaders, elected officials, budget analysts and directors as well as executive and program directors and coordinators in various public sector agencies.

Healthcare Management track is ideal for individuals occupying administrative positions in the health care industry, who are interested in advancing into leadership positions in organizations that provide public health services as well as in regulatory agencies in the healthcare field. 

Nonprofit Management track is geared toward public managers in the nonprofit sector with previous management experience or with advanced professional degrees. Students pursuing this MPA track can focus on three areas: managerial skills enhancement (for those in or preparing for a career as a manager or administrator of a non-profit organization); leadership development (designed for those interested in planning for and implementing social change); and social entrepreneurship (ideal for those in the private sector who have a particular interest in the social impact of for-profit business activities).

In choosing Pace University Online, Federal employees benefit from significantly reduced tuition costs, an accelerated year-round program for faster degree completion, and a custom curriculum exclusively designed for Federal employees.

The Pace MPA program fits perfectly into a full-time employee’s work day. The times of the classes, workload, and content are well balanced to maximize my education while respecting my full-time employment.

Marissa Mezzancello, MPA
Clinical Research Manager
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions 

To learn more, schedule and appointment with an Admissions counselor and discover the exclusive benefits available to Federal employees through the Federal Academic Alliance program.