Master of Business Administration / Public Administration Online Degree Information

	Master of Business Administration / Public Administration
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Degree Title:	Master of Business Administration / Public Administration
College:	University of Phoenix
Description:	The Master of Business Administration in Public Administration program (MBA/PA) is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within an organization. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analysis of business information to improve business decision making. To prepare students for this decision-making role, the MBA/PA has been designed to introduce the theory or principles that frame a wide range of problems or issues in each of the courses. The most current techniques or tools are applied to these theories to allow students to practice making decisions to solve a wide range of problems. The Public Administration specialization addresses public policy analysis and public financial management. Throughout the specialization learners explore the varying needs of internal and external stakeholders in the public sector and how public managers can tailor their communication and problem solving approach to each group.

Accreditation:	Higher Learning Commission and member of the North Central Association (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	A regionally or nationally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree; a cumulative graduate GPA of 2.5 or higher; 3 years of post high school, full time work experience

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Address:
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
US

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

Calendar Type:
University of Phoenix has a year-round schedule with classes starting each week.

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate Business $494; Undergraduate Education $300; Undergraduate Nursing $430; Graduate Business $612; Graduate Nursing $485; Graduate Education $485; Doctoral $692. On-campus cost per credit varies per campus.

Credit-earning Options:
University of Phoenix accepts transfer credits from regionally and nationally accredited institutions of higher learning. All transferred credits may not be applicable to your chosen degree program.

Delivery Format: (?)
Participate in on-campus or online learning. While widely available, all programs may not be offered in both the online and on-campus formats.

Technical Requirements:
Minimum:1.6 GHz processor; anti-virus software; 256MB RAM; 20 GB hard drive; 56.6 kbps modem; Monitor & video card; speakers; CD ROM; printer; email; ISP; Microsoft®: Office 2003 or later; Internet Explorer® version 6.0; Flash® Player; Adobe® Reader® 6.0

Geographic Restrictions:
University of Phoenix has nearly 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. While widely available, all programs may not be available in all locations.

On-Campus Requirement:
Clinical and doctoral programs require on-campus residencies. Teacher licensure programs require student teaching.

Scholarships Offered:
University of Phoenix Enrollment Representatives can provide information that will help students research scholarships that are available.

Loans Offered:
University of Phoenix participates in many federal student aid programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, the PLUS Loan and the Pell Grant. For further details about your eligibility, please complete the "Request for Information" form.

Registration Details:
A University of Phoenix Enrollment Representative will contact the student to walk them through the application process.