Program Overview
The Public Administration (MPA) at University of North Dakota is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 (MPA) 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration (MPA) 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
- Research Methods
- Political & Public Policy Analysis
- Seminar: Public Administration
- Administrative Internship
- Capstone
- Independent Study
- Government & Business
- Legislative & Executive Processes
- Public Policy
- Administrative Ethics in the Public Sector
- Seminar: Problems in State & Local Government
- Public Personnel Administration
- Public Budgeting & Financial Management
- Administrative Law
- Health Organization & Administration
- Health Policy
- Health Economics
- Problems: Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care
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).
Admission Requirements:
- A four-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a recognized college or university.
- A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A=4.00).
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General test or, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
- Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies\xc2\x92 English Language Proficiency requirements
- Minimum competence in public administration, administrative sciences, and methodology. This competence is normally demonstrated by at least one course in each of five fields (Political Science, Accounting, Economics, Management, and Statistics), by special exams in the fields, or by practical experience.
- Twenty hours in the social sciences, business administration, and related fields.
- Students who do not meet requirements, 5 and 6, will be given the opportunity to fulfill them.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Dakota 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 Dakota
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States
University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 36