Prospective Students
Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in the Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program at UNC Charlotte. I am honored to welcome you to a nationally accredited program that prepares the next generation of public service leaders—professionals who are making a difference in their communities every day.
Whether you aspire to become a city manager, nonprofit executive director, emergency management coordinator, budget director, policy analyst, arts organization leader, or public finance professional, our MPA program provides the knowledge, leadership skills, and real-world experience to help you achieve your goals. Our graduates lead local governments, strengthen nonprofit organizations, manage emergency response and recovery efforts, oversee multimillion-dollar public budgets, shape public policy, and improve the quality of life for communities across North Carolina and beyond.
Our reputation speaks for itself. Ranked among the nation’s best-value MPA programs, we combine exceptional faculty, personalized student support, and strong partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations. These connections create valuable internships, fellowships, mentorships, and networking opportunities that prepare our students to launch meaningful and rewarding careers.
In addition to a strong foundation in public management and leadership, students can tailor their degree through concentrations in Urban Management & Policy, Nonprofit Management, Emergency Management, Public Budgeting & Finance, and Arts Administration. Whatever your passion, you’ll graduate ready to lead organizations, solve complex public challenges, and create positive change.
I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our program, our students, and our graduates. Better yet, reach out to me directly. I’d be delighted to answer your questions, connect you with faculty, current students, or alumni, and arrange a visit to our beautiful main campus or our vibrant City Center location in Uptown Charlotte, where many of our evening MPA classes are held.
If you’re looking for a graduate degree that combines purpose with opportunity, I hope you’ll consider joining our community of more than 90 current students and over 800 accomplished alumni. Together, we are preparing leaders who are strengthening communities, improving government, and making a lasting impact—locally, nationally, and around the world.
Regards,
Dr. Justin Stritch
MPA Director
704-687-5937
jstritch@charlotte.edu