$55,293 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]
- Master of Public Administration at the University of Miami is offered as a 2-years program.
- This university is ranked #53 in U.S. College Rankings 2021.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program seeks to provide the highest quality graduate education for current and prospective students in all three areas of public service: government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private vendors.
- The program strives to achieve local, state, and national prominence through a contemporary curriculum, innovative instruction, scholarly and applied research, and service to key stakeholders.
- Program activities are designed to develop and enhance technical, ethical, and leadership competencies. Our program consists of five core faculty members and more than a dozen other regular, adjunct, or part-time faculty within the University of Miami Department of Political Science.
- The MPA degree provides career opportunities in local, state, and federal government as well as the nonprofit and private sectors.
- There is a growing demand in South Florida and elsewhere for skills developed in the MPA program such as budgeting, manpower management, program planning, health care, and even international management.
- Graduates from our MPA program now occupy numerous leadership positions in local, state, and national government and other sectors.
- The Master of Public Administration program consists of 48 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $46473 | $46473 |
| Health Insurance | $4915 | $4915 |
| Books and supply | $2507 | $2507 |
| Compulsory Fees | $1398 | $1398 |
| Total Fees | $55293 | $55293 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 297 | 340 | 2 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in business or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.