Overview

Faculty members of the Public Administration department at The University of New Mexico conduct sophisticated research that integrates interdisciplinary perspectives and methodologies to address managerial, ethical, and equity challenges in public and health institutions in a complex and diverse world.
SPA offers up-to-date courses in the theory, application, and implementation of management principles for professionals working or planning to work in public and health systems. The wider community is effectively served by the School’s formal and informal collaboration with public and health organizations through student internships, shared pedagogical programs, and civic forums.
The School of Public Administration has provided a solid academic foundation for students preparing to enter leadership and management positions in the public and non-profit sectors in the state of New Mexico and the nation for over 40 years.
SPA is proud of the contributions to communities throughout New Mexico and looks forward to the future with confidence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Management and Policy

Institutional Development and Behavior

Human Resources Management in the Public Sector

Public Budgeting

Program Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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This program does not have set deadlines for domestic applicants but instead follows a rolling admissions policy. Domestic students may apply at any time.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

Admission requirements

Letter of Intent (2-3 Pages)

3 Letters of Recommendation (provide recommenders' email addresses)

Resume

Upload one unofficial transcript from EACH academic institution you have attended to your online application. Submit each official transcript to the Office of Admissions.

Online Application Fee

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Out-of-State

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10084 USD / year

≈ 10084 USD / year

Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 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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