Overview

The master degree in Public Administration at the Widener University is offered 100% online. With an MPA degree, you'll enhance professional competencies that you can put to work right away as you blend theory with practical application and experience.

Key Features

The curriculum emphasizes the institutional, political, and ethical environments of the public and nonprofit sectors—existing and emerging public service leaders alike are welcome. With a strong focus on community connection and advancing public service, you'll elevate your career by taking courses led by public administration insiders. As you grow your network, you'll build confidence in the workplace.
With options to start with a certificate, pursue a specialization or dual degree, and more, you'll feel supported as you customize your MPA degree around your unique interests and goals. Changing policy begins with elevating your public administration skills at Widener.

Potential Careers

Nonprofit, executive director
Local government or higher education administrator
City manager
Nonprofit fundraiser/marketer
Public agency manager

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Public Policy in the American Federal System

Purposeful Leadership

Budgeting & Human Resource Management

Legal & Ethical Environment of Public Service

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Widener University admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
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3.0 GPA
If not attained, evaluation of an applicant's ability to complete graduate work will be based on academic performance and a necessary 3.0 GPA within the first six credit hours.
Online Application
Nonrefundable application fee ($35)
Two letters of recommendation: One of these letters must be from someone who is familiar with the applicant's ability to undertake graduate-level academic work, such as a former professor. If no such person is available to make an evaluation, such as for students who completed their undergraduate work more than four years prior to the application date, the applicant must submit a third letter of recommendation.
A one-page personal statement
GRE scores will be considered as part of an application but are not required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14790 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14790 USD / year

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In-State

14790 USD / year

≈ 14790 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Key Features

Potential Careers

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

Funding

Scholarships Information

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