Online MPA – Executive Track



The Executive Track is designed for individuals with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in the public (civil or military) sector, nonprofit organization, or closely related position. This cohort-based lock-step track is offered fully online with courses delivered in an abbreviated format. The Executive Track admits cohorts annually each spring, with the entire program taking 18-months to complete.
In the Executive Track, concentration courses have been carefully selected to expose students to a range of cutting-edge skills and ideas spanning public and nonprofit management.
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Master of Public Administration, Executive Track Curriculum
Georgia Southern’s Master of Public Administration program is recognized as one of the top graduate programs at the University and one of the best and most affordable MPA programs in Georgia.*
*Ranked No. 2 in Affordable Colleges in Georgia 2021 by College Affordability Guide, No. 4 for 2020 Most Affordable Online Public Administration Degrees by OnlineU. Ranked No. 4 in Georgia for the MPA program in the 2020 Best Public Administration Colleges in Georgia.
MPA Executive Track Fast Facts
Degree: Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Format: Executive Track (Fully Online), also available in a Hybrid Track (Online and Statesboro Campus)
Concentration: Public and Nonprofit Management
Credit Hours: 39 Hours
Completion Time: 18 months
Priority Deadline: October 15, 2022
Admission Deadline: January 1, 2023
Benefits of the MPA Executive Track:
- Curriculum that provides ‘real world’ knowledge and experience
- Full online and accredited
- Cohort-based, accelerated program
- Dedicated MPA faculty and staff committed to student success
- No thesis or comprehensive examination
- Large network of Georgia Southern MPA alumni
For all online programs:
Federal law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions, and refunds.
For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.
Master of Public Administration Info Booklet
If you are unable to use the section below, please refer to the PDF version of the Info Booklet here.
Still Have Questions? Contact Us!
Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8048
Statesboro, Georgia 30460-8048
Phone: 912-478-1400
Email: mpa@georgiasouthern.edu
A Nationally Accredited Program
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is a NASPAA accredited degree program. The Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies is a member of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).



Last updated: 6/1/2023