University of Miami
Web Site |
http://www.as.miami.edu/mpa |
Degrees Offered |
MPA (Master of Public Administration) |
Fields of Specialization |
Int'l Public Admin/Public Service, Non-Profit, Urban |
U.S. State |
Florida |
Country/Region |
Eastern United States |
Estimated Tuition: |
$26,184 ($1424.00 Per Credit Hour) |
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| School Setting: Urban |
Out-of-State Graduate Tuition: In-State and Out-of state tuition are the same |
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| Tests Required: GRE TOEFL |
Typical room and board charge: If Living with Parent/Relative: $2,200 If Living Off Campus: $14,000 If Living in University Village: $11,814 |
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| Duration of Program: The MPA program can be completed in 11 months |
Additional fees (Estimated): Transportation: $1,300 - $1,600 |
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| Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 1/1/1940 - Accredited |
Books/Supplies: $1,200 |
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| Popular Courses: -Introduction to Graduate Public Administration -Budget and Financial Management and Administration -Political Analysis -Personnel Administration -Seminar in Administration -Public Policy Analysis and Administration -Political Environment of Business -Productivity Improvement in Public and Nonprofit Organizations |
Funding Available: African American and Hispanic McKnight Fellowships sponsored by the Florida Education Fund The University of Miami agreement with the Florida Education Fund will cover 5 years full tuition plus $12,000 stipend for qualifying African American and Hispanic Ph.D. students in any discipline. |
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| Most common country/region represented: China India |
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| Contact Information: Dr. Jonathan P. West Program Director 305-284-2500 Office of International Admissions 305-284-2271 |
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| The MPA program at the University of Miami is designed to prepare students for a career of public service. Students will be exposed to the essential components of public service professionalism—excellence in technique, ethics and leadership—to help meet the challenges in the years ahead. Our award-winning, student-oriented faculty is dedicated to helping you achieve this “professional edge” in small, stimulating seminars, convenient evening courses, super-modern facilities and we have an excellent record in placing graduates.
Last Updated 2008, subject to change. |
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 A picture of the lake near the University of Miami Rathskeller  Sidewalk leading the Ashe Administrative and Executive offices  Garden and Study area near the Merrick building  Students in the Jenkins building |