08/14/2025

Develop Your Leadership Skills with Ohio State's Online MPA for Leaders

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Advance your career with Ohio State's online leadership MPA

Join Ohio State’s passionate community of public servants

At Ohio State, you will join a supportive community of public servants, committed to helping you lead the change you are most passionate about.

Through The Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs, the Master of Public Administration and Leadership (MPAL) program is designed for mid-career working professionals seeking leadership development and career advancement.

Why choose Ohio State's MPAL program?

• Join a cohort of experienced peers: Develop meaningful professional connections with a diverse group of public service leaders from whom you can expand your knowledge and gain valuable insights from their unique perspectives. 
• Customize your curriculum: Personalize your education through one of four specialization tracks, such as Public Management, Criminal Justice Administration Public Policy or Nonprofit Management. Or create your own path by choosing electives based on your interests that will help you achieve your professional goals.
• Flexibility around your schedule: The MPAL program is designed to fit into your busy schedule. Complete coursework at times that work best for you and immediately put your new skills into practice.

Ready to take the next step?

The Spring 2026 application is open now through Nov. 1, 2025. If you have questions or need help getting started, complete our intake form with your contact information. An Ohio State online enrollment advisor will reach out to provide personalized guidance, walk you through the application process and support you every step of the way. 

Hands-on projects creating community impact "I worked with a mobile food pantry to create a marketing plan. They were doing amazing things for the community but were struggling with promoting their efforts. I was so proud to see them using some of my marketing recommendations to promote their organization." - AnnaBell, MPAL Grad

Looking for other professional development opportunities?

Our online graduate certificate programs are for professionals holding a bachelor's degree or higher and credits are 100 percent transferrable into our public administration master’s programs.

• Public Management Graduate Certificate
• Nonprofit Management Graduate Certificate
• Cybersecurity Law, Policy and Management Graduate Certificate
• Federal Policy and Management Graduate Certificate
• Criminal Justice Administration Graduate Certificate
  
  

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