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Our alumni hold leadership positions in local, state, and federal government and in nonprofit organizations. See below for additional information:</span> </p> <ul> <li>Multiple program options: In-person and online asynchronous classes; full- or part-time participation, afternoon and evening in-person classes offered one day a week</li> <li> <a href="details/index.html#faculty">Outstanding faculty</a> known for their research, publications, and professional experience</li> <li>Wide range of financial resources available</li> <li>A wide range of <a href="details/index.html#fellowships">internships and fellowships</a> are available to help students start their careers </li> <li>The program is nationally accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)</li> <li><a href="../public-administration-executive-mpa/index.html">Executive MPA</a> program available</li> <li>Dual <a href="../../chssa-cse/environmental-sciences-public-administration-ms-evs-mpa-dual-degrees/index.html">M.S. EVS/MPA</a> degree option available</li> </ul> <p>For more information, sign up for our next available open house or contact our program coordinator, <a href="mailto:kellyc@uncw.edu">Craig Kelly</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two_section_navigation "> <div class="container"> <div class="row row-cols-1 row-cols-sm-2 row-cols-md-2 g-2"> <div class="navigaion_list_left col-auto"> </div> <div class="navigaion_list_right col-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg"> <p class="txt-secondary">Learn more about the<br/><a class="btn-secondary" href="details/index.html">MPA Program</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two_section_navigation pb-3"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="gold_row_btn"><div class="green_link"> <a href="https://www.naspaa.org/" target="_parent"><span class="text">WE ARE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY NASPAA</span> <span class="icon"><span class="icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" height="34.352" viewBox="0 0 36.994 34.352" width="36.994"><rect data-name="Rectangle 4843" fill="#FCC200" height="34.352" width="36.994"/><path d="M26.753,16.3a1.321,1.321,0,0,0,0-1.868L18.344,6.023a1.321,1.321,0,0,0-1.868,1.868l7.474,7.474-7.474,7.474a1.321,1.321,0,0,0,1.868,1.868ZM6,16.687H25.818V14.044H6Z" data-name="Path 9775" fill="#fff" transform="translate(1.927 1.81)"/></svg></span></span></a></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="program_completion_feature"> <div class="program_completion_featureimage"> <img alt="program completion feature" src="../../../../media/images/program-completion-feature/morton-and-leutze-halls-courtyard-at-night-20230925-MS21781-program-completion-feature.jpg"/> <div class="program_completion_featureimageopesity"> <img alt="program completion feature" src="../../../../_global/img/back_to_overlay.png"/> <div class="program_completion_feature_inner"> <div class="container"> <h2 class="sr-only"> Learn To </h2> <div class="program_completion_to"> <div class="heading_h2"> <h2 aria-hidden="true">To</h2> </div> </div> <div class="d-flex program_completion_para"> <div class="heading_h3"> <h3 aria-hidden="true">Learn</h3> </div> <div class="paragraph"> <p>Lead and manage in public governance</p> <p>Participate in and contribute to the policy process</p> <p>Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, make decisions</p> <p>Articulate and apply a public values perspective</p> <p>Communicate and interact with diverse and changing workforce and citizenry</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two_section_navigation "> <div class="container"> <div class="row row-cols-1 row-cols-sm-2 row-cols-md-2 g-2"> <div class="navigaion_list_left col-auto"> <h2>Curriculum</h2> </div> <div class="navigaion_list_right col-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg"> <p>MPA students have the flexibility to shape their curriculum to fit their career goals. Students begin by selecting one of our six-course concentrations:</p> <ul> <li>Public Management</li> <li>Nonprofit Management </li> <li>Public Policy Analysis </li> <li>Urban & Regional Policy and Planning </li> <li>Coastal Planning & Management </li> <li>Managerial & Analytical Skills (Only one available for online students) </li> </ul> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW111884508 BCX0" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW111884508 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">As an MPA student, you will complete the balance of your curriculum by taking a series of electives that help improve your knowledge, skills and abilities needed to advance your professional career. Some examples are below:</span></span></p> <ul> <li>Analytics for Public & Nonprofit Management  </li> <li>Program Evaluation </li> <li>Applied Management Tools, Skills, and Techniques  </li> <li>Leading Public & Nonprofit Organizations  </li> <li>Strategic Planning & Management  </li> <li>Public Economics & Cost-Benefit Analysis </li> <li>Environmental Policy Analysis </li> <li>Nonprofit Business Law </li> <li>Government Planning & Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) </li> <li>Sustainable Cities </li> </ul> <p>Students with less than 5 years of professional experience also complete a 300-hour internship or a practicum project. Students have a lot of flexibility in terms of selecting their host. Students with 5+ years of professional experience or who complete a fellowship can have their internship requirement waived.  </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two_section_navigation pb-3"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="gold_row_btn"><div class="green_link"> <a href="../public-administration-executive-mpa/index.html" target="_parent"><span class="text">Explore the Executive MPA Program</span> <span class="icon"><span class="icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" height="34.352" viewBox="0 0 36.994 34.352" width="36.994"><rect data-name="Rectangle 4843" fill="#FCC200" height="34.352" width="36.994"/><path d="M26.753,16.3a1.321,1.321,0,0,0,0-1.868L18.344,6.023a1.321,1.321,0,0,0-1.868,1.868l7.474,7.474-7.474,7.474a1.321,1.321,0,0,0,1.868,1.868ZM6,16.687H25.818V14.044H6Z" data-name="Path 9775" fill="#fff" transform="translate(1.927 1.81)"/></svg></span></span></a></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="two_section_navigation light-back"> <div class="container"> <div class="row row-cols-1 row-cols-sm-2 row-cols-md-2 g-2"> <div class="navigaion_list_left col-auto"> <h2>Core Courses</h2> </div> <div class="navigaion_list_right col-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg"> <div class="table-responsive"><table class="table no-style"><caption>Table lists sample courses for the MPA program</caption> <tbody> <tr> <td scope="row">MPA 500</td> <td>Public Management</td> </tr> <tr> <td scope="row">MPA 501</td> <td>Quantitative Methods</td> </tr> <tr> <td scope="row">MPA 502</td> <td>Public Human Resources Management</td> </tr> <tr> <td scope="row">MPA 503</td> <td>Financial Management & Decision Making</td> </tr> <tr> <td scope="row">MPA 505</td> <td>Policy Analysis</td> </tr> <tr> <td scope="row">MPA 595</td> <td>Capstone Seminar in Public Administration</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two_section_navigation light-back pb-3"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="gold_row_btn"><div class="green_link"> <a href="https://catalogue.uncw.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=74&poid=14567&returnto=10016" target="_blank"><span class="text">See The Full Curriculum</span> <span class="icon"><span class="icon"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" height="34.352" viewBox="0 0 36.994 34.352" width="36.994"><rect data-name="Rectangle 4843" fill="#FCC200" height="34.352" width="36.994"/><path d="M26.753,16.3a1.321,1.321,0,0,0,0-1.868L18.344,6.023a1.321,1.321,0,0,0-1.868,1.868l7.474,7.474-7.474,7.474a1.321,1.321,0,0,0,1.868,1.868ZM6,16.687H25.818V14.044H6Z" data-name="Path 9775" fill="#fff" transform="translate(1.927 1.81)"/></svg></span></span></a></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="two_section_navigation "> <div class="container"> <div class="row row-cols-1 row-cols-sm-2 row-cols-md-2 g-2"> <div class="navigaion_list_left col-auto"> <h2>Admission Deadlines & Requirements</h2> </div> <div class="navigaion_list_right col-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg"> <h3><a id="deadlines"></a>Information: MPA (Traditional)</h3> <p style="text-align: left;"><a class="btn-secondary" href="../../../../admissions/graduate/apply/regular-term.html">Apply Now</a></p> <ul> <li>Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.</li> <li>All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.</li> </ul> <h3>Coordinator</h3> <ul> <li>Craig Kelly, MPA<br/>MPA Program Coordinator<br/>(910) 962-7778<br/><a href="mailto:kellyc@uncw.edu">kellyc@uncw.edu</a> <br/><br/>Dr. Mark Imperial<br/>MPA Director<br/>(910) 962-7928<br/><a href="mailto:imperialm@uncw.edu">imperialm@uncw.edu</a> </li> </ul> <h3>Location/Delivery Method</h3> <ul> <li>Traditional MPA Program - Main Campus - Hybrid program that is Main Campus and/or Distance Education.</li> </ul> <h3>Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Spring 2025:</strong> <ul> <li>December 1, 2024</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Summer I 2025:</strong> <ul> <li>April 1, 2025</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Fall 2025:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>Priority Consideration Deadline:</strong> April 1, 2025</li> <li><strong>Space Available Deadline:</strong> July 1, 2025</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Transcripts</h3> <ul> <li>One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.</li> </ul> <h3>Test Scores</h3> <ul> <li>None Required</li> </ul> <h3>Recommendations</h3> <ul> <li>3 recommendations from individuals who are in a position to evaluate the applicant’s professional competence as well as potential for graduate study (ideally at least one reference should be an academic instructor).</li> </ul> <h3>Additional Requirements</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission</strong></li> <li><strong>Personal Statement:</strong><br/>Personal statement describing your professional experiences, reasons for pursuing graduate study in the MPA program, and your professional career goals.</li> <li><strong>Resume</strong></li> <li><strong>Differential Tuition:</strong><span> </span>Differential tuition applies to this program.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two_section_navigation "> <div class="container"> <div class="row row-cols-1 row-cols-sm-2 row-cols-md-2 g-2"> <div class="navigaion_list_left col-auto"> <h2>Financial Assistance Available</h2> </div> <div class="navigaion_list_right col-auto"> <div class="wysiwyg"> <p>Students in the MPA program may be eligible to receive different forms of financial assistance that are available to new and returning students.</p> <p>Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) are awarded on a competitive basis for the academic year with a limited number available for summer support. A limited number of out-of-state tuition remissions may be available to GTAs as well. Our GTAs work in various roles including program support, staffing a teaching lab, providing classroom support for undergraduate courses, or providing research support for faculty.</p> <p>The MPA program has local government fellowships with various local governments including New Hanover County, City of Wilmington, and Carolina Beach. These students work part-time while completing their degree and get their internships waived.</p> <p>Scholarships are available from various sources. The <a href="#">Graduate School</a> provides a limited among of need-based and merit based scholarships. The MPA program provides additional scholarships as well. 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