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Key Executive MPA

Key Executive Certificate

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About the Key Executive MPA

Mission, Vision, & Goals

The Cohort Model

Action Learning

Action Learning Projects

FAQ

Director's Message

Alumni Profiles

Transferring OPM Credits

Brochure

Newsletter

Admissions Requirements

How to Apply

Employers Sponsoring Students

Tuition

Financial Aid

Course Schedule

Course Descriptions

Faculty

Now Accepting Applications for the Fall Cohort, Key 37!
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Now Accepting Applications for the Donald Zauderer Scholarship!
This scholarship provides up to $2,000 to a current self-funded Key student. Click here for more information.

Congratulations Key 33!
Congratulations to Key 33 on their graduation! Thanks to Key 34 for hosting their graduation party.

Student Papers to be Published in Summer Edition of The Public Manager
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AU's Masters in Public Administration Ranked 6th in the Nation by US News and World Report!
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For more than 30 years, the Key Executive MPA Program has transformed managers into leaders. Key - the only accredited Executive MPA in the nation - is designed for professionals with classes offered on selected weekends for 20 months. With almost 700 alumni, Key offers a powerful professional network in the federal government, private sector and nonprofit arenas. [read more] [director’s message]