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    Public Administration (MPA)

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    Honolulu, USMPAIn-person2 years
    $50,472.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    39
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 39-credit, 2-year, in-person MPA program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $50,472.

    About the program

    36-39 credit professional degree covering core areas including policy analysis, public budgeting, research methods, personnel management, leadership and ethics, organizations, and introduction to public administration, with electives, practicum, and capstone.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,000.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $50,472 across 39 required credits.
    Is Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 2 years and 39 credits.
    What GPA is required for Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Per the program's published guidance: B average, usually a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    How large is the Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cohort?
    Public Administration (MPA) at University of Hawaii at Manoa typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.