Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration - Public Budgeting and Finance in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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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 Master of Public Administration program offers comprehensive education and professional training for careers in public service and nonprofit organizations, while advancing the discipline through academic research and community engagement. MPA candidates can specialize in various fields: Non-Profit Leadership, Urban Governance & Policy, Arts Management, Crisis Preparedness, and Government Finance.
To earn the degree, students must complete 39 graduate credit hours through three sequential phases: (1) foundational courses, (2) specialization electives, and (3) research components. The curriculum examines crucial subjects including governmental structures and legal frameworks, socioeconomic factors, organizational leadership strategies, public financial management principles, and data-driven decision-making tools. While most credits must be earned after program admission, up to six (6) pre-admission graduate hours may count toward degree requirements with the MPA Director's approval. All participants must fulfill a practical experience component through either an approved internship or relevant professional activities (refer to Professional Involvement and Internship options). Beyond coursework, students must develop and present a capstone project addressing a substantive issue in their field.
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
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