Montana State University Billings

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.P.A.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MPA degree is a typical requirement for entry-level administrative positions in the public and non-profit sectors. The MPA curriculum offers professional education in the areas of research methodology, program evaluation and policy analysis, organizational management, public budgeting and finance, public personnel administration, local government administration, and public sector ethics.

Eligibility Requirements:

A letter of application which includes a personal statement of the applicant's career goals and how the degree will be applied within those career goals; three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicants academic performance and potential for graduate study; a vita or resume.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999