Prepare to lead a nonprofit or organization in your community.
Coordinate community programs, manage finances and represent local interests.
Evaluate and meet the needs of your community by planning for land development, predicting growth and solving problems your citizens face.
Help your organization manage its finances and meet its goals.
Recruit and develop talent for your organization.
Understand public policy in government, nonprofit and corporate institutions
Learn management skills in public governance
Assess the needs of your organization and help your community
“ My favorite part of the program was the class discussions with my classmates and instructors. The content of the classes was so relevant and interesting, I was constantly learning. ”
Study government, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior.
Take courses that explore national security policy, American foreign policy and international law.
Learn management and leadership skills critical to nonprofit organizations.
Advance your knowledge of public governance and hone your leadership skills.
UNCW’s EMPA is designed for busy working professionals with five or more years of experience and is only 36 credit hours.
This degree option is specifically for students who want to bridge the communication gap between environmental science and public policy.
