Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Fire Administration
Prepare to Lead Others Through Crises with Liberty’s Online MPA in Fire Administration
In an emergency, leaders need to know how decisions in strategic meetings affect workers in the field. Liberty’s MPA in Fire Administration is designed to give you the tools to be an ethical leader in fire and emergency services, a good steward of public resources, and an effective provider of fire and emergency medical services. Fire administration leadership requires these skills in order to help firefighters save lives and to help operations continue smoothly.
In addition to technical experience for fire department management, fire administration executives also need to have higher-order strategic and administrative skills to handle budgeting, equipment, and personnel. Through Liberty’s master’s in public administration online program, you can gain expertise in the fundamentals of government leadership as well as fire administration. These skills can help you be an effective and ethical fire administration executive.
What Will You Study in Our MPA in Fire Administration Online Degree?
Fire administrators need a mix of administration, human resources, and fire policy expertise to navigate the challenges of running an efficient and effective fire department. With specialized fire administration training paired with essential management training, you can prepare to help your squad serve the community. Some of the other key concepts you will explore include:
- How to integrate a Christian worldview into ethical decision-making
- Human resources and how fire administration leaders can address crisis response and community outreach needs
- Strategies for managing large scale emergency services organizations
Benefits of Our Master of Public Administration Degree
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Career Opportunities for MPA in Fire Administration Graduates
- Executive fire officer
- Fire battalion chief
- Inspector/investigator
- Legislator
- Municipal fire chief
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
