Public Administration MPA at Wroxton College, UK
Study for a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Wroxton College, Oxfordshire, UK
The Wroxton MPA is for managers and leaders working in the public and third sectors. Fairleigh Dickinson University is a centre of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education.
Transatlantic Professional Development Seminars:
Ask about upcoming seminars or special seminars for your organization. mpa@fdu.edu
The Professional Classroom
Students will participate in project-based learning and collaborate with faculty, public sector professionals, and students across FDU campuses in New Jersey, USA; Vancouver, BC, Canada; and Wroxton, England via virtual conferencing. Over 50% of the course content is delivered from outside the UK, offering a truly trans-Atlantic and comparative experience.
- 39 to 42 credits, 13 modules over 7 terms
- Study online and at Wroxton College
- 42 contact hours per module
Topics include:
- International Policy Making, Politics, and Trade
- Public and Non-Profit Sectors
- Long-term and Emergency Planning
- Theory and Practice of Organisations
- Analysis, IT, and Trade
- People, Policy, and Ethics
Join an Impressive Network
Students in the FDU MPA become part of a broad network of FDU MPA graduates—many who are CEOs, elected officials, public policy experts, and leaders in public, nonprofit, and private organizations.
The MPA at the School of Public and Global Affairs
The Wroxton MPA at-a-glance
- CAREER-TAILORED PROGRAM for government, nonprofits, healthcare management, transportation, and public service sectors
- Online, Zoom, and optional in-person classes
- PROGRESSIVE COURSE OPTIONS to choose from:
- 1 Module Short Course
- 2 Module Diplomado
- 6 Module Certificate Program
- 13 Module Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The MPA offers career-enhancing specializations that equip students with the managerial, analytical, and conceptual skills to become effective leaders, managers, and policy analysts in public, nonprofit, and private organizations.
Specializations available at Wroxton College:
- Public Management
- Healthcare Management
- Global Affairs
Degree Plan
The MPA degree is granted upon successful completion of 39-42 credits that include:
- 6 required core management courses (18 credits)
- 6 elective courses (18 credits) which includes 4 Specialization courses
- An MPA project report or thesis (3 credits)
- An internship or independent study (3 credits), unless waived with an approved comparable public or non-profit experience.
Two classes are offered per term, in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Wroxton MPA Programme Details…
Certificates
18-credit Certificates in Public Management, Healthcare Management, and Diplomacy and International Relations are available at Wroxton (6 modules demonstrate progress and knowledge en-route to the full Master’s degree). Don’t wait to get your full degree to list a qualification on your CV!
Diplomados
6-credit Diplomados (2 modules taken within a term)
- International Policy Making, Politics, and Trade
- Public and Non-Profit Sectors
- Long-term and Emergency Planning
- Theory and Practice of Organizations
- Analysis, IT, and Trade
- People, Policy, and Ethics
Wroxton College of Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) was founded in 1942 and is now the largest private university in the state of New Jersey, USA, with campuses operating in metropolitan New York, Vancouver, Canada, and Oxfordshire, England.
FDU was the first American university to open a campus in England. A Jacobean mansion which incorporates the remains of a medieval abbey, Wroxton College opened in 1965. Wroxton Abbey, near Banbury, Oxfordshire, was the former home of Prime Minister Lord Frederick North, Earl of Guildford (1732-92).
FDU is the first university in the world to have Special Consultative Status with the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and is a founding member of the UN Academic Impact Program. FDU is a Non-Governmental Organization recognized by the UN Department of Public Information. The MPA is offered by the School of Public and Global Affairs, a member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Since 1974 we have been preparing successful professionals who seek the rewards and challenges of a public service career.