Careers
The WKU MPA Program is ideal for people who want to shape the future - both for themselves and their community. It provides the knowledge and skills which are necessary in order to pursue a career in management in public, not-for-profit, and private sector organizations.
WKU Recent and Past MPA Grads are Working as:
* Director/Manager for non-profit agency
* County Judge Executive (CJE's)
* Director of Regional Airport
* Manager of Area Development District
* Public Health Department Manager
* Public school administrator or college president
* National and state campaign manager
Possible careers include:
* Personnel Management Specialist
* City Manager
* Public Information Officer
* Program Analyst
* Investigator
* Labor Relations Manager
* Parole Agent
* Field Examiner
* Regional Administrator
* Executive Director
* Administrative Technician
* Consultant
Professional Organizations
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA)
