Online Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Earn an Online Master of Public Administration from EOU
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- Duration2 years
- Cost per Credit$510.50
- Credit Hours60
Program Benefits
- Transfer up to 15 credit hours
- Unique rural-informed curriculum with a global perspective
- Flexible coursework allows you to complete your degree at your own pace
*Price reflects tuition for Oregon residents. Non-resident tuition is $305/credit hour. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.
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Admissions EstimatorMeet the Needs and Issues of Your Community with an Online M.P.A.
EOU’s M.P.A. program offers a rural-informed curriculum that stems from its roots in rural Oregon. Through a “local-to-global” perspective, our program will prepare you to connect communities the wider world. You’ll get the hands-on experience you need through team collaboration and optional internships. In addition to online coursework, there are optional on-campus learning opportunities through elective courses offered in coordination with EOU’s Regional Outreach and Innovation Centers in Oregon. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to use Geographic Information System (GIS) software and learn through fieldwork and research projects.
Our transfer policy allows you to transfer up to 15 credits into the program. Students completing our B.S./B.A in Politics, Policy and Public Administration degree have the option to apply 15 credits of undergraduate courses to their M.P.A.
Make an Impact with a Career in Public Administration
Students who graduate with a master’s in public administration degree have the opportunity to move into leadership roles in a variety of growing careers. For example, employment of urban and regional planners is expected to grow seven percent between 2020 and 2030.1Find out what roles you’ll be prepared for with an M.P.A. degree..
Explore CareersReal-World Coursework on Your Schedule
Hands-on learning
Gain public service skills
Courses cover a broad range of public administration knowledge, including public policy studies, budgeting, personnel management, land use planning, legislative advocacy and environmental policy and administration. You’ll have access to optional hands-on learning opportunities, such as fieldwork, research projects and collaborative team exercises. In addition, there are optional on-campus learning opportunities through elective courses offered in coordination with EOU’s Regional Outreach and Innovation Centers in Oregon.
Some courses include:
- Research Methods for Public Administrators
- Political Communication
- Rural Governance
- Intergovernmental Relations
Apply to Earn Your Online Public Administration Degree
15 transfer credits
No entrance exams
To apply for EOU’s M.P.A. program, you’ll need:
| Acompleted application |
| Application fee |
| A four-year baccalaureate degree, a professional degree or an appropriate alternative degree from a regionally |
| A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale |
| Three letters of recommendation |
| A statement of purpose |
| Official copies of transcripts from all institutions attended |
Pursue An Affordable Master’s-Level Education
$510.50 per credit
$30,630 total estimated tuition, not including fees
Financial aid available
The team at EOU is dedicated to making sure your degree is affordable. Find out more about tuition and fees.
Learn MoreWhat You’ll Learn
In our online M.P.A. program, you’ll gain skills to connect your community to the wider world through public service. Students will have numerous opportunities to build a broad range of public administration skills throughout the program.
Program Outcomes
You will be able to:
- 领导和管理公共治理。
- Participate in and contribute to the policy process in a variety of settings.
- Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions.
- Articulate and apply a public service perspective.
- Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.
What It’s Like To Study Online
Earning your degree online at Eastern Oregon University is a great opportunity because there are no on-campus requirements. You will have access to the same professors, content and opportunities as on-campus students, only in a creative digital format. Our professors work on campus and are experts who are trained to deliver innovative, engaging online education.
Explore the Online ExperienceFrequently Asked Questions
Explore answers to common questions about the Master of Public Administration online program. For information not covered here, you can visit our FAQ page.
The Master of Public Administration can be completed in just two years. View ourcurriculum.
Currently the M.P.A. program does not offer scholarships. Please consider the following options regarding finances:
- Complete theFAFSA®to determine financial aid eligibility. EOU’s FAFSA® code is 003193.
- Apply for aSallie Maeloan.
No, there are no entrance exams required. You can learn more about ouradmissions policy here.
The first step is tostart your application.
该项目只在网上提供。这可以让你在整个项目中最适合你的时间和地点学习，而不需要来到校园。通过与俄勒冈州EOU的区域拓展和创新中心协调提供的选修课程，有可选的在校学习机会。
Our graduates pursue careers as policy analysts, community development managers and more at local, state and federal levels. Explorecareers.
Sources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Retrieved February 16, 2022,https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/urban-and-regional-planners.htm.