Strengths of Northwestern MPPA

[Samuelrz]

Hey all,

I am considering applying to Northwestern's MPPA Online program. My goal is to be a public CIO and I currently hold an MS Information Systems and work very closely with the DA, courts, and law enforcement as a software developer currently in government. The MPPA with an emphasis in Public Safety and Security really interests me. I plan on staying in California, Bay Area and Sacramento, for the rest of my life.

My question is, how well is the Northwestern MPPA program perceived? NU itself is highly regarded in general around here so should I care about the MPPA program's strengths? I don't feel like getting an MBA either, but is that a better option for me? I know these are pretty broad questions, but I don't know who else to ask.

Thanks!

[SherryGhazi]

Hey, I was wondering if you ended up going for this program?