Greensboro,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Affairs - Community and Economic Development in Greensboro United States | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,505
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Community and Economic Development concentration blends the MPA core curriculum with specialized courses designed to equip students for careers in organizations dedicated to community and economic development initiatives.
UNC Greensboro's MPA program stands as the sole NASPAA-accredited public administration program in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region. We offer an engaging, rigorous education that helps a diverse student body cultivate public service values while acquiring critical knowledge, competencies, and skills within a collaborative learning environment.
Recognized among the nation's top 50 MPA programs, UNCG's offering stands out for its cost-effectiveness, NASPAA accreditation, strong career outcomes, and reputation.
Our students represent diverse academic and professional backgrounds, pursuing various public service careers.
Graduates consistently highlight the program's adaptable scheduling, extensive networking possibilities, and the breadth of student perspectives and specialization options as key advantages.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate School requires a course-by-course evaluation report showing completion of a bachelors and a graduate degree if required by the program that is equivalent to a US degree from an international college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.
Students enter Graduate School with no academic standing and are expected to earn at least a GPA of 3.0 in their first semester to be placed in Academic Good Standing Continuing students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate course work at UNCG to remain in Academic Good Standing.
Academic Transcripts - For US transcripts please follow the normal protocol from your institution when ordering official transcripts For Undergraduate Admissions the International Recruitment and Admissions Office accepts stamped copies of high school transcripts from US community colleges.
IBT TOEFL 79 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition score report also accepted same score and paper based - 550.
IELTS 6.5 IELTS Indicator also accepted same band score.
Duolingo English Test DET - 110.
ELS - 112 score report.
Kaplan International Higher Intermediate Level.
ELPs must not be more than 2 years old from the date of application submission.
Students enter Graduate School with no academic standing and are expected to earn at least a GPA of 3.0 in their first semester to be placed in Academic Good Standing Continuing students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all graduate course work at UNCG to remain in Academic Good Standing.
Academic Transcripts - For US transcripts please follow the normal protocol from your institution when ordering official transcripts For Undergraduate Admissions the International Recruitment and Admissions Office accepts stamped copies of high school transcripts from US community colleges.
IBT TOEFL 79 TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition score report also accepted same score and paper based - 550.
IELTS 6.5 IELTS Indicator also accepted same band score.
Duolingo English Test DET - 110.
ELS - 112 score report.
Kaplan International Higher Intermediate Level.
ELPs must not be more than 2 years old from the date of application submission.
Tuition
USD
19,505