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University of North Dakota Online & Distance Education Master of Public Administration (MPA) 3264 Campus Road - Stop 9021 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9021 US   Phone: 1-800-342-8230   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Public Administration (MPA); Master of Public Administration (MPA) with focus in Health Administration Certificate Policy Analysis; Health Administration; Public Administration Online   The University of North Dakota's online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program prepares you for administrative roles in all levels of government and the nonprofit and private sectors of business. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), the online MPA program focuses on developing the management and analytical skills necessary for being a successful public administrator, including: ethics, leadership, fiscal management, human resource development, public policy, research methods, management theories, and governmental institutions. A Health Administration MPA track as well as graduate certificates in Policy Analysis, Health Administration, or Public Administration are also available online. You are NOT required to come to campus at any time. You will receive IN-STATE RESIDENT TUITION for all online courses no matter where you live! The MPA program is also available on-campus.     Accreditation Information: UND's Master of Public Administration program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The University of North Dakota is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  # Of Credits Required: 32  Time To Degree: 2+ Years (1 Year for Certificates)    Previous Degrees A baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution.  Pre-Requisite Courses Minimum competence in public administration policy, administrative sciences, and methodology. This competence is normally demonstrated by at least 1 course in each of the 5 fields: Political Science; Accounting; Economics; Management; and Statistics. Minimum of 20 semester credits of undergraduate work in the social sciences, business administration, or related fields.  International Student Requirements If English is not your native language, you must complete the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) prior to admission. If you have received a bachelor's degree or higher from the United States or English-speaking Canada, you are not required to fulfill the English Test Requirement.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.75 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience N/A  Volunteer Experience N/A  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement N/A  Other Requirements If you do not meet the admission standards, you may be admitted on a provisional basis with continued enrollment contingent on: 1. fulfilling the competency requirements through special exams in the fields or by practical experience. 2. successful performance in the program.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 770  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1208  Average GPA: 2.750  Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $240  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $14752  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable