Coronavirus Update

Classes will be held remotely for the remainder of the spring semester, and all official university events and student activities are suspended until further notice. While the Dayton and Lake campuses remain open, access to campus is restricted to personnel who have been identified as essential. Read more.

Public Administration

You can study to be a successful public or nonprofit administrator or leader in our Master of Public Administration program. You will gain critical thinking, professional writing, and analytical skills in a program that balances theory with practical experience through teaching, research, and community engagement. You can work in public and nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, business, public service, and more.

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Public and International Affairs, School of

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Success Stories

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Location, location, location

Wright State grad student Nathan Bubash uses GIS to help transit companies plan bus routes
Nathan Bubash, who is pursuing a master of public administration at Wright State, turned an internship with a transportation company into a full-time job.
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‘Miles to go before I sleep’

Wright State graduate student Syeda Bahar shines as a campus and community leader
Syeda Bahar, a master of public administration student, is a leader on campus, has interned with nonprofit community organizations and has participated in an international leadership conference.
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Battle tested

Wright State grad student Loghan Young turns military experience into college success
Loghan Young, a Master of Public Administration student, helps fellow veterans succeed as a graduate assistant in the Veteran and Military Center.