The M.P.A program at University of Dayton keeps its goal at:
- Training and educating students for careers as public-servant leaders of public and nonprofit organizations.
- Building mutually respectful and reciprocal partnerships with organizations in local, regional, and state communities.
- Addressing issues of concern for the public and nonprofit sectors across all levels of government by engaging in applied and academic research activities.
- The Master of Public Administration program emphasizes a core of recognized public management skills, including the development of team-oriented and interpersonal skills, organizational and communication skills, and organizational leadership capabilities.