Online Master of Public Administration Degree Program

• Overview
• Curriculum Summary
• Course Descriptions
• Admission Information
• Application Process

Overview

The Master of Public Administration degree (MPA) equips graduates for increased leadership roles and management responsibilities within government and non-profit agencies. As an accelerated program designed for the professional working adult, the Master of Public Administration program consists of just 12 courses, each offered in a manageable eight week format. This accredited degree program will challenge, inspire, and help you to move your life forward—on your own time.

Change Yourself

• BUILD on Certified Public Management designation
• UNDERSTAND economic, political, legal, and social issues
• DEVELOP a problem-solving approach to public management and policy analysis
• BECOME A MORE proficient, empathetic, sincere, and compassionate public administrator and public servant
• BE PREPARED to meet the needs and challenges of public service

Change Your Life

• ATTAIN a rewarding career in public service
• EXCEL as a professional with increased advancement opportunities
• INCREASE your earning power
• ATTEND accelerated adult learning style with online classes

Change Your Point of View

• PARTICIPATE in learning teams
• ENGAGE in Public Administration through scholarly and applied research
• SHAPE your prospective through classes taught from a Christian worldview

 

Master of Public Administration Curriculum Summary

Course #	Course Name	Credits
MPA601	Introduction to Graduate Education	3
MPA607	Ethics and Society	3
MPA604	Organizational Behavior	3
MPA603	Research Methods in Public Administration	3
MPA609	Administration of Financial Resources	3
MPA605	Principles of Executive Leadership	3
MPA611	Public and Administrative Law	3
MPA610	Economics and Public Policy	3
MPA606	Human Resources Development and Administration	3
MPA608	Management Research-Project	3
MPA612	Public Policy Analysis	3
MPA613	Research Capstone Project	3
	TOTAL	36

 

Admission Information

As you apply for admission to Belhaven College, recently renamed Belhaven University, you can use this checklist to assist you in the process. Each item required is necessary to apply, be accepted and register at the college. If you have any questions about admission, contact onlineadmission@belhaven.edu

1. COMPLETE the APPLICATION for Admission
   
   
   • Two years of relevant work experience required.
   • Required: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
     
     
2. TRANSFERRING CREDITS
   
   
   • Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended. See Transferability of Credit Notice. You may make copies of the transcript request form provided.
     
     
3. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION
   
   
   • Submit one of the following:
     
     • A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all undergraduate work or the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
       (A student who has a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in undergraduate major with significant public sector work experience may waive the testing requirement)
             OR
     • Appropriate test scores (see below)
   • A professional resume which demonstrates a minimum of 2 years of significant full-time work experience, preferably in the public work sector.
   • Two completed recommendation forms (one being from a current or former supervisor)
   • Entrance essay which demonstrates analytical and verbal ability—answering the question “How will this degree at Belhaven University help achieve my educational/life goals?” if requested.
   • A veteran who wishes to be assessed for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a copy of Form DD214 and/or DD295 to Belhaven University.
     
     
4. SUBMIT TEST SCORES
   
   
   • Submit one of the following:
   • An undergraduate GPA of 2.8 in the last 60 hours
     
     • OR
           A minimum score of 800 (450 quantitative and 350 verbal) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) – DI Code (3821) is assigned to the BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY MPA PROGRAM. Please use this code when requesting GRE test scores for this program
     • OR
           GMAT score of at least 350 and the formula score (300XUGPA+GMAT) of at least 1200 (GMAT Program Code is JXZ-LN-30)
     • OR
           Miller Analogies Test (MAT). The minimum acceptable MAT score is 350. Applicants submitting the MAT are also required to have an undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last sixty hours of undergraduate study.
   • Proficiency in the English language as demonstrated by at least two years of successful academic work at the college or university level in the United States or by a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based, 173 on the computer-based, or 61 on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
     
     
5. COMPLETE COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS QUESTIONNAIRE
   
   
   • Students taking the online courses are responsible for having the required hardware and software prior to each hemester start date.
   • Complete Computer Requirements Questionnaire and submit online.