Students in EKU’s master of public administration program are introduced to a number of important concepts and fundamental theories that public administrators use in their day-to-day career. One of the more interesting theories presented during the program is the fundamental difference between public sector administration, and private sector administration as defined within many of the...Read More

Starting your first semester in EKU’s Master of Public Administration program is an exciting time that marks the start of a new chapter in your life. While it is exciting, it may also feel a little intimidating at first. I remember having the same feeling when I started out in the MPA program, and that...Read More

Aaron Boycan graduated with a master’s degree in public administration from Eastern Kentucky University. He works as an Investigations and Support Services Captain for the City of Berea in Kentucky. He completed his degree online and recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.Read More

Community development is more than economic development or infrastructure. It’s educational improvement. It’s housing. It’s community events and culture. It’s the land and natural resources.Read More

One of the remarkable things about getting a master of public administration (MPA) degree is the number of courses students will take that can have an immediate impact on enhancing their marketability by increasing knowledge, skills, and abilities. Classes that fit this bill include, public financial management, public policy analysis, human resource management (HRM), and...Read More

EKU instructor, Matthew Howell, believes in relationship building and taking an active part in his student’s educational experience. He goes above and beyond to ensure his online students have opportunities to interact and engage with him. Howell’s personal attention and dedication to helping students prepare to make their mark in the field makes him a...Read More

EKU instructor, Kerem Ozan Kalkan believes in the equalizing power of an online education and taking an active part in his student’s educational journey. He goes above and beyond to ensure his online students have opportunities to interact and engage with him. Kalkan’s enthusiasm for his field and personal attention to his students makes him...Read More

Do you know that following the 2008 economic recession, the total number of U.S. nonprofit jobs has grown by nearly 17%? That’s almost four times greater than for-profit businesses in the same timeframe. In Kentucky, the contrast is more stark - since 2008, the nonprofit sector has added 20% of jobs, compared to 3% of...Read More

Since the rise of public administration as an academic field, scholars have sought to understand the role of politics in public administration. The relationship between politics and administration is inherently complex because elected officials—politicians—create laws through the legislative process. Administrative officials—serving in the agencies of government—are tasked with implementing the policies made by elected officials....Read More

A veteran instructor, Randall Swain believes in accessibility and taking an active part in his student’s educational experience. Swain goes above and beyond to ensure his online students have just as much opportunity to interact and build a relationship with him as their on-campus counterparts. Swain’s personal attention and dedication to helping students prepare to...Read More