The MPA degree program is designed to prepare individuals for positions within the public service field and to provide current practitioners with additional managerial skills. The multi-disciplinary curriculum focuses on the American political system, public administration and policy analysis, state and local government, public organizations and public management process. The program is 32 semester hours. The student may choose to complete all courses within the Department of Political Science or opt for a nine-hour cognate in a related field. MPA courses are held in Bismarck only via the North Dakota Interactive Video Network from Grand Forks in conjunction with the regular campus course schedule.
Students normally meet in the evening once a week for three hours.
A detailed course schedule and registration materials will be provided for each term.