Master of Public Administration in Public Management Online Degree Information

	Master of Public Administration in Public Management
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Degree Title:	Master of Public Administration in Public Management
College:	University of Nebraska at Omaha
Description:	The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) School of Public Administration offers a concentration in the MPA degree in Public Management. This is a 39 credit program which prepares its students for management positions at all levels of government. US News and World Report ranks this concentration 15th in the nation. Four other UNO public administration concentrations are ranked in the top twenty (information management 6th, public finance & budgeting 9th, city management/urban policy 13th, and nonprofit management 18th). UNO’s Masters in Public Administration is one of the premier programs in the nation. It was one of the first programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), and has been continuously re-accredited since then. The online program, offered since 2000, is accredited by NASPAA and noted as a “model of best practices.” Online courses are taught by full-time faculty who are national leaders in their fields as scholars and leaders of national associations. The curriculum is focused on management skills to develop leaders in the public sector. Graduates are in leadership positions throughout the nation.

Accreditation:	National Association of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). (?)
Delivery Format:	Online, with a required one day orientation. (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Admissions is based on GRE scores, application essay, undergraduate grades, work history, writing skills, and references.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Address:
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
UNO semesters start in August, January and May.

Average Cost per Credit:
Residents: $189.00 per credit hour plus fees. Nonresidents: Depending on the course, ranges from $239.00 to $379.00 per credit hour plus fees. Tuition and fees are updated annually.

Credit-earning Options:
UNO accepts nontraditional credit for many workplace training programs, military training programs, hospital diplomas, ACE credit and more. Transfer credit is accepted from all colleges and universities accredited by a post-secondary regional association.

Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are offered entirely online through Blackboard.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
For optimum quality UNO recommends a high speed connection, such as DSL or cable modem; Windows 2000 or higher; Internet Explorer 6 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox 1.x or higher.

Scholarships Offered:
Students are encouraged to work with the University's Financial Aid office to obtain information about organizations that can help them find sources of funding.

Loans Offered:
Various lending agencies offer loans to qualified students. Applicants may apply by completing the Federal Application for Free Financial Aid (FAFSA).

Registration Details:
A University representative will contact prospective students to provide information, answer questions and assist them through the application process.