In the Department of Public Administration at the University of North Texas, we prepare you for leadership roles in public or nonprofit organizations or for a career in academia.

This is accomplished through an innovative curriculum leading to a Master of Public Administration degree or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Public Administration and Management.

This program offers the student:

• The state's best public administration master's program (city management and urban policy), ranked 5th nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.
• Courses that focus on timely and critical topics such as city and county management, economic development and growth management, management of nonprofit organizations, and smart city technology, among others.
• Faculty members who have professional and relevant work experience, are involved in many professional associations, and also have published numerous books and articles in leading journals.
• Many opportunities for meaningful, hands-on research.