Omaha,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Earning a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha goes beyond acquiring a professional credential. This program serves as a portal to societal impact through public service careers. It offers an opportunity to cultivate your unique intellectual perspective while connecting with experienced professionals shaping communities, managing nonprofit organizations, or providing critical emergency assistance.
We're committed to enhancing public service within our democratic, multicultural society by preparing students to lead and administer public and nonprofit entities with competence, integrity, and democratic principles. Our graduates serve across multiple sectors, including all levels of government, nonprofit organizations providing essential services like healthcare and community programs, international development initiatives, and private enterprises with public service missions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The general prerequisite for admission to the MPA program is a four-year bachelors' degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the junior and senior years (last 50-60 credit hours)
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Statement of Purpose/Admissions Essay: The essay should be two to four pages (doubled-spaced) and answer the following questions:
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Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required
Generally, students will be admitted unconditionally if they have a strong undergraduate record, demonstrate good communication skills in their admission essay, receive favorable recommendations, and have goals consistent with the mission of the MPA program.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Statement of Purpose/Admissions Essay: The essay should be two to four pages (doubled-spaced) and answer the following questions:
Resume
Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required
Generally, students will be admitted unconditionally if they have a strong undergraduate record, demonstrate good communication skills in their admission essay, receive favorable recommendations, and have goals consistent with the mission of the MPA program.
Tuition
USD
16,860