Master of Public Administration - Public Management and Leadership Online Degree Information

	Master of Public Administration - Public Management and Leadership
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Degree Title:	Master of Public Administration - Public Management and Leadership
College:	Walden University
Description:	Fundamental, rapid and unpredictable change is ubiquitous in public administration, making leadership more critical than ever before. This specialization provides professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills to assume the interrelated responsibilities of managing and leading during a time of change in any area of public administration. Walden's M.P.A. offers you an opportunity to directly apply the academic theories and skills to activities in your own community, making the learning experience personally meaningful and contributing to the betterment of society. You'll benefit from the time, resources and guidance needed to develop well-grounded new public policies and management practices.

Accreditation:	North Central Association (NCA) (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, 2 years of relevant professional experience, minimum 3.0 GPA (applicants with lower GPAs may be considered for contingent admission), online capability and Internet access.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.

Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.

On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.

Loans Offered:
Walden offers Federal Financial Aid and Student loans. A full-service financial aid office offers assistance to students who need help funding their educational expenses.