College of Business and Social Sciences

Public Administration

Promoting Excellence in Public Service

The College of Business and Social Sciences at West Virginia State University offers a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree for those interested in public management and service.

The Master of Public Administration program prepares students for careers in the public and non-profit sectors, and offers those already in public service the opportunity to enhance and hone their competencies.

Utilizing a cohort model with both evening and online classes, this MPA is specifically geared towards busy professionals. Potential students include public service professionals interested in enhancing their credentials, those seeking a career change, and recent college graduates.

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Master of Public Administration

College of Business and Social Sciences

The College of Business and Social Sciences at West Virginia State University offers a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree for those interested in public management and service. The MPA degree prepares students for careers in the public and non-profit sectors, and offers those already in public service the opportunity to enhance and hone their competencies.

Dr. Micheal Pennington
Interim Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Frehot Hailou
Chair Department of Economics, Finance, & Marketing / Professor
Dr. Micheal Pennington
Interim Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences
Dr. Manashi Ray
Professor of Sociology

Adjunct Faculty

Christopher Howard – christopher.howard@wvstateu.edu
Dave Hardy – dave.hardy@wvstateu.edu
Peter Shirley –  peter.shirley@wvstateu.edu

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