MPA Public Administration at University of Vermont

Programme overview

The University of Vermont’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, housed in the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics, is a gateway to becoming an effective, innovative leader in public service. As Vermont’s only NASPAA-accredited Master’s program in public and nonprofit policy, affairs, and administration, the program is essential training both emerging professionals and seasoned leaders across the Green Mountain State and beyond. More information on the MPA can be found on the Master of Public Administration website.

Department: Public Administration | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

Successful completion of 36 credits, including: An approved sequence of elective courses which may include up to 12 credits of course work from approved disciplines related to public administration12 The internship is a graduation requirement for all students who enter the MPA without at least 1 year (12 months) of full-time professional experience in the public, nonprofit, or public affairs sector. Students who believe their prior experience fulfills this requirement can submit their resume and complete an internship waiver request form for consideration. Please note that an approved internsh

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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.

Graduate applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes, $25 for CAS applicants to select programmes, and $20 for a Certificate of Graduate Study. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

Apply through the official page: https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/admissionfinancial/admissions/

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