Program Overview
The Public Administration at University of North Carolina Charlotte is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 8,147 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,004 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Charlotte, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Organizations and Management
- Quantitative Research Methods in Public Administration
- Data Analysis in Decision Making (prerequisite: MPAD 6125)
- Public Budgeting and Finance
- Human Resource Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A complete application to the Graduate School with paid application fee.
- 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.
- 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,147 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,004 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,147 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,004 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Charlotte directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of North Carolina Charlotte
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Charlotte, United States
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-05-01
- Language English