Overview

Deciding to pursue an MPA is a strategic way of ensuring you have a master's degree that is fulfilling and practical. If you want to make a difference, come join us.

Public Administration graduates at the University of New Orleans are found in a variety of fields and policy areas across all career sectors. And since the arena of public service is so vast, the degree will enable you to synthesize and transfer all of your education, volunteer work, and professional experience into a meaningful career.

Mission of the UNO MPA Program

In support of UNO's urban mission, the MPA program seeks to enhance the quality of public service, primarily in the Greater New Orleans area, through:

Academic programs that prepare students for leadership in public and nonprofit organizations;

Research that is relevant to the tasks of public administration and policy making, and;

Outreach that applies faculty expertise to the needs of the broader community.

Accreditation

The UNO MPA program is one of four MPA programs in Louisiana that are professionally accredited by NASPAA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Public Administration
The Profession of Public Administration
The Politics of Public Policy
Public Budgeting
Law and Ethics in Public Administration
Administrative Behavior or Urban Public Policy Analysis
Grant Writing
Technology in Public Organizations
Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a 4-year degree equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad.
Applicants enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree or international equivalent will be considered for conditional admission.
3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale for all graduate coursework
Statement of Purpose
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Enter the names and contact information for the three persons who will submit letters of recommendation for you (academic references are preferred)
Submit official transcripts from each institution that you have attended. International students may also need to submit certified English translations and evaluations of your transcripts.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year
Out-of-State

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9108 USD / year

≈ 9108 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Mission of the UNO MPA Program

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Orleans

Funding

Scholarships Information

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