Tuscaloosa,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama
University of Alabama
|
Tuscaloosa United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,460
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of Alabama's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program aims to equip students with the skills needed to guide and oversee public sector organizations. Our curriculum fosters analytical abilities that empower graduates to craft effective policies and management strategies while upholding public service ethics. We champion civic values while supporting academic and career growth through educational opportunities that blend conceptual knowledge with real-world application. Our program cultivates an inclusive environment that strengthens governance and helps students achieve exceptional standards in public service.
The MPA curriculum prepares individuals for executive and managerial positions across all levels of government. It serves both recent graduates looking to improve their job prospects and career entry points, as well as current public servants seeking to refine their abilities, expand advancement possibilities, or gain deeper insights into public administration principles. By engaging with comprehensive theoretical and practical coursework, students acquire expertise in personnel management, financial planning, organizational design, policy assessment, and program analysis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The MPA is a professional degree program designed primarily for those who plan a career in federal, state, or local government. Applicants for admission to the MPA program must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination general test. Scores from the Miller Analogies Test may be submitted as supplementary information, but not as a substitute for the GRE. Additional information is in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.
Each international applicant must hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution to be eligible for graduate admission. While individual departments may have more stringent requirements, bachelor degrees from Bologna Accord certified institutions are considered to meet this criterion. We do also consider Indian three-year degrees to be equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree.
TOEFL : The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5.
TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above
Each international applicant must hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution to be eligible for graduate admission. While individual departments may have more stringent requirements, bachelor degrees from Bologna Accord certified institutions are considered to meet this criterion. We do also consider Indian three-year degrees to be equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree.
TOEFL : The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5.
TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above
Tuition
USD
31,460