MPA Public Administration at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

An online Master of Public Administration for new college graduates and mid-career professionals, emphasising ethical and effective administrative skills for leading government and nonprofit organisations. Classes are primarily synchronous online via Zoom, with optional study abroad. Optional concentrations are Criminal Justice, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Non-Profit Administration.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies | Duration: About 2 years full-time; about 3-4 years part-time | Study mode: online | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Includes a required internship, which may be waived for applicants with a robust resume, and opportunities for faculty research.

Career pathways

City manager, chief of police, county manager, executive director of an NGO, corrections commissioner and college professor. Alumni employers include the Wyoming Business Council, the American Red Cross and the State of Alaska.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Public Administration Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Apply Now UW Online Earn Your M.P.A. at UW In the same way an M.B.A. prepares you for leadership positions in business, the master of public administration degree gives you the background to pick up the reins of leadership in public and nonprofit administration. Are you called to public service? Can you see yourself working to become a strategic leader for the greater good? Is there a cause you want to advance? The M.P.A. degree offers you a pathway to help make the world a better place by running the agencies and organizations that provide for the planet and people in need. Optional Concentrations With our M.P.A. degree, you have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your unique interests and delve further into your areas of passion.

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 application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA; some programmes require the GRE or GMAT.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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