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Master of Public Administration at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) prepares individuals interested in public service and third sector careers for professional and management policy positions. Persons already employed or preparing to enter public service are encouraged to apply for admission. The interdisciplinary nature of the program is designed to utilize faculty resources in departments and colleges across the University, and to offer students a wide choice in their professional preparation.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Public Administration  |  Duration: 42 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 42 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is competitive, and only applicants with strong academic and professional records are admitted to the program. Applicants must have: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate grade point average for the last 60 credit hours, or overall major grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Applicants to the School of Public Administration's M.P.A. program must submit their application and necessary documentation online.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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