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Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island, United States

Programme overview

A fully online accelerated master's with core courses and stackable certificates, focused on management, budgeting, financial and analytical skills.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Political Science  |  Intake: Spring 2027 (apply by Nov 24, 2026), Summer 2027 (Mar 30, 2027), Fall 2027 (Aug 4, 2027)  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

Core courses plus stackable certificates in public management, policy analysis and governance.

Career pathways

Advancement in public management, policy analysis and governance-related positions.

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Entry requirements

Programme requirements: bachelor's degree in any field with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better; personal statement; two letters of professional recommendation; resume; college transcripts; GRE not required. Application fee $65. Fully online programmes are open only to US residents and Australian nationals; other international applicants are not eligible.

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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