Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration - Local Government Management (Chattanooga Campus) in Chattanooga United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
|
Chattanooga United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
7,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The UTC Department of Political Science and Public Service provides a Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, delivering advanced education for those seeking public service careers. Additionally, we feature a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management tailored for professionals transitioning into leadership positions within nonprofit sectors. Our MPA program fosters societal benefit by equipping students with the skills to become capable leaders, administrators, and evaluators in governmental and nonprofit institutions. The curriculum focuses on: enhancing core management and analytical abilities for early- and mid-career professionals across various public and nonprofit environments, teaching practical application of theories and research findings, instilling dedication to expertise, ethical standards, and public welfare, facilitating hands-on educational experiences, developing skills for effective participation in diverse teams and communities, and addressing regional needs through specialized studies in local government and nonprofit administration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for Degree Regular Admission an applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent and be in good academic standing at the last institution attended. All GPAs are based on a 4.0 point scale -
2.70 minimum GPA for all undergraduate work taken for the baccalaureate degree or
3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate academic coursework or
3.00 GPA for 30 or more semester hours undergraduate credit after earning the first bachelor's degree or
2.70 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate academic coursework and a 3.00 GPA on fewer than 24 hours graduate coursework or
3.00 GPA for 24 or more graduate hours or
An earned master's degree or higherlevel degree with at least a 3.00 GPA.
Academic credentials:
Official attested copy of degree certificate, listing the name of the degree and date of conferral.
Complete and official transcripts for each year of undergraduate and/or graduate study from all institutions attended, containing all grades earned by the student, including failed and retaken courses.
IELTS - overall minimum score 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - overall minimum score 79.
2.70 minimum GPA for all undergraduate work taken for the baccalaureate degree or
3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate academic coursework or
3.00 GPA for 30 or more semester hours undergraduate credit after earning the first bachelor's degree or
2.70 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate academic coursework and a 3.00 GPA on fewer than 24 hours graduate coursework or
3.00 GPA for 24 or more graduate hours or
An earned master's degree or higherlevel degree with at least a 3.00 GPA.
Academic credentials:
Official attested copy of degree certificate, listing the name of the degree and date of conferral.
Complete and official transcripts for each year of undergraduate and/or graduate study from all institutions attended, containing all grades earned by the student, including failed and retaken courses.
IELTS - overall minimum score 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - overall minimum score 79.
Tuition
USD
7,992