Overview

If you're majoring in the Public Affairs or Political Science program of the University of North Dakota, you can earn an M.P.A. in just one extra year with UND's combined degree program. Learn to understand, and act upon, the policy and management issues confronting governments and non-profit organizations while getting a degree from one of the nation's top-ranked online policy programs, and the only one in North Dakota.

Program Highlights

Network and build skills outside the classroom in the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society and Public Affairs Club. Graduate students can participate in Pi Alpha Alpha, the national public administration honor society, or UND's MPA Student Organization.

Earn hands-on experience through internships: Students have worked in city, county and state government, non-profit groups, NGOs and more.

Complete applied research alongside UND faculty members.

Career Highlights

Employers recognize that candidates with an M.P.A. understand the leadership and policy challenges facing governments and non-profit organizations and how to achieve greater efficiency. You'll find career options in fields such as:

City and county administration

Hospital administration

Human resources

Management consulting

Nonprofit management

When You Earn a degree in Public Affairs or Political Science

A Public Affairs or Political Science degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

Strategic Planning

Event Planning

Legal Research

Policy Analysis

Public Policies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Administrative Ethics in the Public Sector

Public Budgeting and Financial Administration

Creation and Management of Social Enterprises

Problems in Political Science and Public Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

148 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Public Policy Political Science View 322 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Mandatory Immunizations and TB Screening

Send Official Records

Apply Online and Pay $35 Application Fee

Complete Statement of Financial Responsibility

Provide Evidence of English Proficiency

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

20551 USD / year

≈ 20551 USD / year
Out-of-State

15413 USD / year

≈ 15413 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10275 USD / year

≈ 10275 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Credits

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Domestic

Living costs

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