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Master of Public Administration (Executive) - MPA at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

Study Public Administration (Executive) - MPA at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), a Master degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered online in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 23, 2027.

About Master of Public Administration (Executive) - MPA

Designed for Working Professionals

The Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) Program is designed for busy working professionals with 5+ years of professional work experience who are looking to advance their careers in the public, nonprofit, or private sectors. Our MPA alumni hold leadership positions as town and county managers, department and program managers, planners, analysts, and program specialists. Program highlights include:

It is a 36-credit hour program that can be completed in two years by taking 2 classes each semester (including summer)
Affordable with flexible scheduling options
Opportunities for professional development and networking outside the classroom (Links to events page)
Outstanding faculty known for their research who also have professional experience (links to faculty page)
Wide range of financial resources available (link to program detail page on student resources)
No GRE scores are required to apply

For more information, sign up for our next available open house or contact our program coordinator now.

Craig Kelly, MPA Program Coordinator
(910) 962-7778
[email protected]

Mark Imperial, MPA Director
(910) 962-7928
[email protected]

WE ARE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY NASPAA

Lead and Manage in Public Governance

Participate in and Contribute to the Policy Process

Analyze, Synthesize, Think Critically, Solve Problems and Make Decisions

Articulate and Apply a Public Values Perspective

Communicate and Interact Productively with a Diverse and Changing Workforce and Citizenry

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Public Administration (Executive) - MPA at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.
- Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
  - Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
  - Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
  - New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
  - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
  - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)
Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).
Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.
Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.
Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program.
Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.
Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Public Administration (Executive) - MPA at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Public Administration (Executive) - MPA at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
Please create only one account. Use the same log-in anytime you start or continue an application.
Review the deadlines for your program of interest on our Key Dates page.

Master of Public Administration (Executive) - MPA at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen