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Message and data rates may apply. REQUEST INFO Duration 30 months Cost per Credit $950 Credit Hours 36 Program Benefits Ranked in the 2021 Best Public Affairs Programs by U.S. News & World Report 7-week online courses No GRE/GMAT required FAQS REQUEST INFO Train to Lead and Manage Diverse Public and Nonprofit Organizations Delivered by the prestigious Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, our online MPA program allows you to practice leading-edge management and problem-solving skills as you enhance your knowledge of the field. Plus, you’ll gain the professional experience you need to make values-based decisions in your ideal public administration career. What You’ll Learn UD’s MPA online program teaches you to contribute solutions to the public challenges of our times through research and public service projects that involve you in experiential learning. Serve Your Community in Rewarding Public Administration Careers With your master’s degree in public administration from UD, you’ll be ready to advance in positions that help shape policy and implement effective solutions in the government, nonprofit and private sectors. 100% of Biden School graduates are employed or pursuing further education. Mayors, city managers, county administrators and governors earned over $100,000, on average, in 2020.1 MORE ABOUT CAREERS Optional Concentration Healthcare Management You can add a nine-credit concentration in Healthcare Management to your online MPA. You’ll gain the analytical and managerial tools to lead in public and not-for-profit healthcare organizations and related institutions. Curriculum Admission Requirements Tuition & Aid Learn to Address Complex Administrative Challenges 7-week Courses Focus on Emergent Needs Accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), the University of Delaware’s online MPA features an instructional approach that combines theory, research and application-based solutions. In 36 credit hours of public administration courses, you’ll study topics including: Contemporary Issues in a Global Society Leading Organizations in Public & Nonprofit Sectors Values and Ethics for Leadership and Management CURRICULUM DETAILS Faculty Are Readily Available to You Earning your degree online at UD is not a solitary journey. In addition to hearty conversations with peers and faculty within discussion posts, you’ll email, text, talk and video chat with peers and professors throughout your courses. You’ll also build relationships and join a supportive professional network, just as you would if you were on campus. What it’s Like to Study Online We pride ourselves on teaching and innovation, so you’ll encounter an advanced digital curriculum delivered by experts. Knowledgeable staff members are available to answer questions by phone, chat and email, and you can access technical support 24/7. UD ONLINE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Answers to Common Questions We’ve provided answers to the most commonly asked questions about UD’s online programs. If we missed anything, you can get in touch with a knowledgeable admissions counselor by phone at (844) 237-1338. How fast can I complete the online MPA? Is the online MPA a well-recognized program? How do I apply to the online MPA? Does the MPA program accept transfer credits? If so, how many? What are the start dates for this MPA program throughout the year? Does the MPA program offer concentrations? 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