MPA Public Administration - Public Management Concentration
Course Overview
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the University of Nebraska Omaha aims to strengthen public service by educating students to manage and lead public and nonprofit institutions effectively, ethically, and democratically. It offers a Fast Track option for qualified students to complete both bachelor's and master's degrees in an accelerated timeframe. The program emphasizes maintaining academic standards, with specific GPA requirements and dismissal policies for underperformance.
Key Program Highlights
- Fast Track program allowing up to nine graduate hours to count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Focus on effective, ethical, and democratic leadership in public and nonprofit sectors
- Admission based on strong undergraduate record, communication skills, recommendations, and alignment with program mission
- Requirement to maintain a 3.2 GPA in the first twelve hours of core coursework
- Flexible elective options, including approved courses from other departments, with advisor guidance
Course Overview
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the University of Nebraska Omaha aims to strengthen public service by educating students to manage and lead public and nonprofit institutions effectively, ethically, and democratically. It offers a Fast Track option for qualified students to complete both bachelor's and master's degrees in an accelerated timeframe. The program emphasizes maintaining academic standards, with specific GPA requirements and dismissal policies for underperformance.
Key Program Highlights
- Fast Track program allowing up to nine graduate hours to count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Focus on effective, ethical, and democratic leadership in public and nonprofit sectors
- Admission based on strong undergraduate record, communication skills, recommendations, and alignment with program mission
- Requirement to maintain a 3.2 GPA in the first twelve hours of core coursework
- Flexible elective options, including approved courses from other departments, with advisor guidance
