Master of Public Administration (MPA)
About This Program
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) prepares experienced professionals and recent graduates for senior leadership roles in government and public institutions. Over two years, the program builds advanced expertise in policy, governance, and public sector management, with a strong focus on the institution-building challenges facing Somalia today.
What You Will Learn
The curriculum covers advanced public policy analysis, public financial management, governance and institutional reform, monitoring and evaluation, strategic leadership, and research methods for policy. Students complete an applied research project on a real public-sector issue.
Graduates move into senior positions in government ministries and local administrations, international development and donor organizations, and policy research institutions, and the program also serves as preparation for doctoral studies.