Accreditation is very important.
Just over 200 MPA programs nationwide have achieved this prestigious accreditation, with its stringent program requirements. This ensures a high quality educational experience for MPA degree candidates. The Public Administration program at Old Dominion University is located in an accredited College of Business and Public Administration. The location of a public administration program in a College which combines both business and public administration programs is an enormous advantage for public administration students. Many government organizations employ private sector tools and techniques.