Help me figure out why an MPA would be helpful

[readyornot]

I am strongly considering getting an MPA. My career goal (as it stands now.. always open to change) is to one day run my own arts advocacy non-profit. I know this question sounds somewhat ridiculous, but how would getting a master's degree help me reach this goal? Or alternatively, what doorways would the degree open? I know that many say that getting connections is a big reason for entering one of these programs but for me I don't think that makes a lot of sense considering the amount of debt I would go into.

So, what kind of job oppurtunities would this degree open up for me? Does anyone have a link to a list of job title and companies/government agencies that MPAs now sit in? And are there any current or graduated MPAs on this discussion board with any insight on this topic?

Thanks!

[pea-jay]

I am strongly considering getting an MPA. My career goal (as it stands now.. always open to change) is to one day run my own arts advocacy non-profit. I know this question sounds somewhat ridiculous, but how would getting a master's degree help me reach this goal? Or alternatively, what doorways would the degree open? I know that many say that getting connections is a big reason for entering one of these programs but for me I don't think that makes a lot of sense considering the amount of debt I would go into.

So, what kind of job oppurtunities would this degree open up for me? Does anyone have a link to a list of job title and companies/government agencies that MPAs now sit in? And are there any current or graduated MPAs on this discussion board with any insight on this topic?

Thanks!

Yes the MPA is the way to go. I'm pursuing the degree for the Public Administration part but every school I looked at had a non-profit curriculum as well. Hopefully you had some experience in the arts field as well.