Online Masters of Public Administration Degrees :: Accredited Universities

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) Online program is for active professionals preparing to advance their careers in local, provincial, First Nations and federal governments, as well as in non-profit and international organizations.
The program encourages students to explore theory and practice in both policy analysis and public management. Students acquire a mix of skills that create career opportunities as managers, analysts and consultants. Our graduates manage city governments, administer non-profit organizations, run large government ministries, and lead in the interface between business and government.

Entry Requirements

• You must have earned the equivalent of a "B" average over the last two years (or equivalent of 30 UVic units) of your degree to be considered.
• Practica, non-graded (pass-fail) courses, credit granted on the basis of life or work experience, or credit earned at institutions not recognized by the university will not be used in determining an applicant's grade point average or units completed.
• Any courses used in the calculation of the entering average cannot be used as credit toward a graduate degree program.
• Many academic departments require a higher average for admission to a master's degree.
• A baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree from another country) from a recognized institution
• A grade point average of 5.0 (B) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree. Please note that individual academic units often set higher entrance standards.
• Satisfactory assessment reports
• The availability of an appropriate supervisor within the academic unit concerned
• The availability of adequate space and facilities within the academic unit concerned.

Other Fees

• $112.20 CAD - all transcripts arriving from institutions within Canada

• $137.70 CAD - any transcripts arriving from institutions outside of Canada

Course Challenge Per fee unit

- Domestic 168.60

- International 545.53

Audit Fees Fee Per Unit Under age 65

Graduate Level Courses

- Domestic 292.72

- International 369.66

Age 65 or Over

- Graduate Level Courses 96.16

Notes

Applicants are required to provide the information necessary for the University record. This includes disclosing all post-secondary institutions where any course registrations were made, and if admitted, arranging for all final official transcripts to be sent directly to Graduate Admissions and Records. Applicants who fail to meet these requirements may lose transfer credit and/or have their admission and registration cancelled.

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Designed and delivered by internationally recognized academics and senior public service practitioners, our program's optimal blend of theory, analysis and day-to-day practical learning gives you a unique framework to address the complex national and global issues that leaders and executives face today and in the future.

Building on your existing expertise, we’ll help you strengthen your ability to respond effectively to complex policy and management issues – and to think strategically in order to anticipate and plan for future challenges.
Our program also offers valuable opportunities to develop lifelong relationships with other public and not-for-profit sector professionals.

Entry Requirements

A Dalhousie Bachelor of Management graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.7 (A-) or higher over the four-year duration of the program might be accepted into the one-year MPA.The Graduate Co-ordinator of the MPA program shall determine the required courses the student must take to satisfy the requirements of the one-year MPA program consisting of nine half-credit courses. If the student does not have a 3.7 GPA, but has completed courses relevant to the MPA program with A- grades or higher, he/she may be given a course exemption or advanced standing on a case by case basis. The courses for which a course exemption or advanced standing is to be granted shall be determined by the Graduate Coordinator of the MPA program.
If your first language is not English, you may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
You are not required to give proof of English language proficiency if:
• you studied at an English language institution for at least 3 years at the secondary level; or
• you studied at an English language institution for at least one year at the post-secondary level.

Other Fees

Books and Supplies $1000

Student Service fee $126.70

Student Union fee $67.90

Facilities renewal fee $79.50

Society fee for international Students $5 Per Term

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If you aspire to a career in public service, then the IACBE accredited Master of Public Administration online degree program at Ashford University is for you.

As a graduate of the Master of Public Administration degree at Ashford University you will gain a wide range of proficiencies in financial management, budgeting, quantitative methods, urban planning, redevelopment, and personnel management. You will perfect your interpersonal and management skills while gaining expertise in decision making, policy implementation, and managing personnel in ways that embrace quality and diversity.

Entry Requirements

Must have a regionally or approved nationally accredited Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree with minimum 2.0 GPA.

English Language Requirement.

Submission of an official transcript showing a regionally or approved nationally accredited Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree with minimum 2.0 GPA;

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted; and TOEFL scores.

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $1,680

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Accomplish your professional ambitions, live your purpose, and earn your Master of Public Administration online at California Baptist University.

The most recognized degree in the public service field, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) increases not only your value within an organization, but the value you bring to society as a whole. An MPA from California Baptist University prepares leaders in local, state and federal government agencies, as well as non-profit organizations in the quest to better serve the diverse needs of society. An MPA prepares you to become an effective leader, equipped with the practical knowledge and skills to affect positive change.

- Online or Hybrid options

- Accelerated - Three Semesters per year - Finish Your Degree in 16 Months

- A Terminal Degree in the Public Service Field

- Flexible - Complete Coursework Around Your Schedule

- Financial Assistance Available if You Qualify

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree

Official sealed transcripts

3 recommendations - http://www.cbuonline.edu/_pdf/recommendatio_form_grad_ops.pdf

Current Resume

500 word essay covering these areas:

- Purpose for entering the program

- Long-term professional goals

- Reasons for choosing to study at CBU

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses; however, applicants should possess one of the following:

- A baccalaureate degree that demonstrates strong undergraduate preparation in common curriculum requirements including courses in public administration, organizational theory, or public policy

- A baccalaureate degree in any discipline supplemented with a minimum of five years managerial experience in either the public or private sector

Minimum GPA of 2.75. GRE not required for applicants with a GPA of 2.75 or higher

Other Fees

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With a focus on practical content, research skills, and job-related behaviors critical for success in today’s competitive business world, the Master of Business Administration degree is designed to help propel students’ careers toward top management positions in the ever-changing business world. The Public Administration concentration is designed to prepare students with the leadership, policy, research, marketing, finance, and budgeting knowledge they need to succeed in today’s competitive business environment.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to submit an official transcript issued by a post-secondary institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education indicating a conferred bachelor’s degree. International students must provide an appropriately authenticated official transcript issued by a governmental authority that attests to the successful completion of a program considered to be equivalent to an accredited bachelor’s degree.

Other Fees

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