Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
|
Denton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,084
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
22 months
Get ready for leadership and administrative positions in public and nonprofit sectors. The M.P.A. program's goal is to develop leaders committed to promoting ethical, responsible, and diverse governance. Graduates will serve varied local and international communities through skilled, professional public administration that emphasizes analytical thinking and the capacity to collaborate and address challenges within an evolving workforce and society.
According to U.S. News and World Report, UNT's M.P.A. program ranks first in Texas and the Southwest, and 11th nationally for local government management. Additional focus areas include nonprofit leadership, public financial management, crisis response, and personnel administration.
You'll learn proven management principles for practical implementation. Our extensive alumni network of over 1,500 professionals supports the program through internships, financial aid, and career guidance. The program holds accreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration, ensuring it meets rigorous educational standards. Admission candidates are classified into three tracks based on professional experience: pre-career (40 credit hours with internship), in-career (39 hours), or mid-career (36 hours).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the MPA program is based on an assessment of an applicant's ability and potential to meet the demands of a rigorous graduate program. Each application is considered in a holistic approach. Considerations include past academic performance and potential and other materials that student may choose to submit. , as well as other materials that you may submit to the department. The only materials required for admissions are completion of the online application form and submission of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from previous universities and colleges.
Submit transcripts to the Toulouse Graduate School.
The transcripts must show you have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent).
Graduate applicants are evaluated holistically. If your undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 for the last 60 hours of coursework, we strongly recommend the submission of additional supporting materials discussed below. The submission of additional supporting materials is not mandatory, but additional materials may strengthen your case for admission. The following are examples of materials that may strengthen an application portfolio.
GRE scores for all three parts of the GRE General Test (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) is an important way to strengthen your application. We strongly recommend the submission of GRE scores if the applicant's GPA is less than 3.0 for the last 60 hours of the undergraduate program. The GRE General Test is not required for admission to the MPA program, but some scholarships do require GRE scores. For students applying for scholarships, the GRE is required for many scholarship applicants. GRE scores for all three parts of the GRE General Test (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) should be taken. Request that official test score reports from the testing agency be sent to the Toulouse Graduate School. The UNT school code for the GRE is 6481.
TOEFL scores or other evidence of English proficiency (such as IELI completion) for international students.
Letters of recommendation attesting to intellectual and leadership abilities.
A written statement by the applicant describing career objectives and explaining how an MPA degree will help meet those objectives. This should be 500 words or less.
A current resume showing all work experience.
Other evidence that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform satisfactory work at the graduate level.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Submit transcripts to the Toulouse Graduate School.
The transcripts must show you have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent).
Graduate applicants are evaluated holistically. If your undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 for the last 60 hours of coursework, we strongly recommend the submission of additional supporting materials discussed below. The submission of additional supporting materials is not mandatory, but additional materials may strengthen your case for admission. The following are examples of materials that may strengthen an application portfolio.
GRE scores for all three parts of the GRE General Test (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) is an important way to strengthen your application. We strongly recommend the submission of GRE scores if the applicant's GPA is less than 3.0 for the last 60 hours of the undergraduate program. The GRE General Test is not required for admission to the MPA program, but some scholarships do require GRE scores. For students applying for scholarships, the GRE is required for many scholarship applicants. GRE scores for all three parts of the GRE General Test (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) should be taken. Request that official test score reports from the testing agency be sent to the Toulouse Graduate School. The UNT school code for the GRE is 6481.
TOEFL scores or other evidence of English proficiency (such as IELI completion) for international students.
Letters of recommendation attesting to intellectual and leadership abilities.
A written statement by the applicant describing career objectives and explaining how an MPA degree will help meet those objectives. This should be 500 words or less.
A current resume showing all work experience.
Other evidence that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform satisfactory work at the graduate level.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Tuition
USD
35,084