Public Administration (MPA) Program By University of Louisville |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

28,520 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

26 Aug, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program at the University of Louisville is central to the University's urban/metropolitan mission. The academic curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in public and nonprofit administration and prepares graduates for placement and advancement in public, private and nonprofit sector careers. The MPA faculty also advances knowledge in the field of public administration through their theoretical and applied research. The MPA is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.


The MPA requires 42 credit hours for completion. A student can enroll on either a part-time or full-time basis. Classes are offered in formats and at times that accommodate students who work full time. Traditional classes are offered Monday through Thursday, one evening a week, from 5:30 until 8:15 PM. Hybrid-distance courses have fewer classroom meetings. Some courses are offered entirely online.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program at the University of Louisville is central to the University's urban/metropolitan mission. The academic curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in public and nonprofit administration and prepares graduates for placement and advancement in public, private and nonprofit sector careers. The MPA faculty also advances knowledge in the field of public administration through their theoretical and applied research. The MPA is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.


The MPA requires 42 credit hours for completion. A student can enroll on either a part-time or full-time basis. Classes are offered in formats and at times that accommodate students who work full time. Traditional classes are offered Monday through Thursday, one evening a week, from 5:30 until 8:15 PM. Hybrid-distance courses have fewer classroom meetings. Some courses are offered entirely online.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

79+
6.5+
3+
  1. Submit a  completed online graduate application  to the University of Louisville, Graduate School. Program candidates may be admitted for fall, spring or summer semesters.
  2. Official transcripts verifying the receipt of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution must be submitted to the Graduate School.
  3. A written personal statement is required. The statement should indicate why the applicant wishes to pursue the MPA degree.
  4. Two letters of recommendation are required. Normally, at least one letter should be from someone who can comment on the applicant's academic performance.
  5. International applicants are required to take the TOEFL examination if English is not their native language. Applicants who have not scored 550 or higher on the TOEFL (210 or higher on the computer-based version) may choose to apply to the Intensive English as a Second Language (IESL) Program. Successful completion of this program or passing the Exit Examination in the advanced level of IESL will constitute proof of English proficiency.
26 Aug 2023
2 Years
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
15,070 USD

International Students

28,520 USD
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