Overview

The mission of the Public Administration program at the University of Nebraska Omaha is to strengthen the public service in a democratic and diverse society by educating students to manage and lead public and nonprofit institutions effectively, ethically and democratically.

Key Facts

Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course.
Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduate coursework to remain in good standing.
Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the graduate program is required. The application fee will be waived, the applicant will need to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration

Organization Theory and Behavior

Advanced Management and Leadership for Public and Nonprofit Professionals

Analysis and Decision Making

Public and Nonprofit Budgeting

Policy Design and Implementation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Omaha, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general prerequisite for admission to the MPA program is a four-year bachelors’ degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the junior and senior years (last 50-60 credit hours).

Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English.

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation.

Statement of Purpose/Admissions Essay.

Resume.

Complete an application & upload requirements.

A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (U.S. dollars) is required.

Submit official transcripts and test scores.

Submit financial requirements for I-20 processing.

Submit final degree evaluation.

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

18474 USD / year

≈ 18474 USD / year
Out-of-State

18474 USD / year

≈ 18474 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8778 USD / year

≈ 8778 USD / year

Additional Details

Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) Tuition: $12,918

Living costs

Omaha

United States

985 - 1520 USD / month

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

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Credits

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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