Program Overview
The Public Administration at University of the District of Columbia is a MPA programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., 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 Management Research
- Quant. Methods for Public Administration
- Intro to Public & Nonprofit Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The MPA is earned after the completion of a program consisting of 39 semester credits. Twenty one credits are devoted to the core, which must be taken by all students. Twelve credits are taken in the selected area of emphasis and six credits are required for one capstone project or thesis or 2 electives. The course of study can be completed by full-time students in four regular semesters.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,974 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,149 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the District of Columbia 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 the District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C., United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
