Master of Public Administration in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 18,482
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration (MPA) program aims to deliver professional education in public service management. This NASPAA-accredited curriculum focuses on examining both political and administrative contexts, along with decision-making processes in public sector leadership. The coursework also incorporates practical methods and management strategies for nonprofit organizations. Through diverse teaching methodologies, the program introduces learners to multiple perspectives on public sector governance.

The MPA program offers flexible enrollment options, accommodating both full-time and part-time students. Most classes are held during evening hours year-round, with sessions taking place at the main university campus and UNC Charlotte's Center City location.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Requirements for admission to full standing in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree Program include:

A complete application to the Graduate School with paid application fee. Applications can be completed on-line here.
Possession of a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
An appropriate score on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Typically, minimally acceptable scores for admitted students are 150 Verbal, and 144 Quantitative, and 3.0 Analytical. The school code for UNC Charlotte is 5105.
Letters of recommendation (3) preferably from those familiar with your academic and work abilities (e.g., professors or employers).
Statement of purpose (1-2 pages in length) in which the applicant explains his/her career goals, how the MPA degree fits into achieving those goals, and any significant work experience, particularly in the public or nonprofit sectors.
Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary educational institutions in which the candidate was enrolled.
A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English

Tuition USD 18,482

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