East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology Master of Public Administration - Concentration Specific P.O. Box 70651 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-6697 Fax: 1-423-439-4348   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.P.A.; M.C.M On Campus   The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) is a non business degree that offers an outstanding education for men and women seeking an exciting career in the public or non-profit sector. Students may enter the program from any undergraduate major. The M.P.A. is a highly marketable degree for entry into the fields of city management, urban planning, industrial recruitment, community development, non-profit administration, public budgeting, and financial management. The demand for trained public and non-profit managers has steadily increased, both in this region and beyond.The M.P.A. program builds on a long tradition of higher education in city management with a unique degree offering. Students who complete requirements for the city management concentration will receive the Master of City Management (M.C.M.) degree. This allows students who wish to pursue careers in city management to have a unique degree which is widely recognized throughout the region. Students choosing other concentration swill be awarded the M.P.A. degree. Synergies with the Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)programs in the College of Business and Technology provide a wide range of instructional resources and the flexibility to take courses which span the boundaries between the public and private sectors. City Management Concentration: Designed for students who wish to pursue a degree in urban administration or local government administration. (12 hours) Students will receive M.C.M degree. Not-For-Profit Administration Concentration: Designed for students who wish to work in not-for-profit organizations. (12 hours) Planning and Development Concentration: Intended for students with a professional interest in urban planning, economic development, and community development. (12 hours) Public Financial Management Concentration: This concentration is intended for students interested in public budgeting and public finance. (12 hours)     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A student applying to the M.P.A. program must meet both the requirements for admission to the university as a graduate student and the admission criteria for the program. Questions about admission requirements should be directed to the M.P.A. director. Name: David Briley Email: briley@etsu.edu Students admitted to other graduate programs in the university may enroll in public administration courses (prefixes PMGT and URBS) if they have completed the prerequisites, if any.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable