About Public Administration, Mpa in University of Alabama At Birmingham

If you're interested in the public sector, this is definitely a degree for you to consider. We have numerous graduates who've gone on to serve in government—one was a major party candidate in Alabama's 2018 governor race. Complete the program, and you could be next.

As you begin your education, it's best to have an idea of your career goals. Our 39-hour curriculum includes a choice between two concentrations: nonprofit management and public management and planning. With nonprofit management, we'll teach you about fundraising and development, grant management, and program evaluation. If you choose public management and planning, you'll learn about preparing and managing budgets, economic development, and community development at the federal, state, and local level. No matter which concentration you pick, however, you'll need to choose between a thesis or a non-thesis track. Best of all, we've designed the entire program to fit your professional schedule. Many classes are offered in the evening, while others are a mix of online and face-to-face instruction.

• UAB's MPA program is ranked No. 68 in the nation among public affairs programs, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Graduate School Rankings.
• This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL (UAB code: 1856):

• TOEFL (minimum composite score of 80 and a minimum score of 20 for each section) and TWE for international applicants whose native language is not English.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with at least a 6.0 on each section of the examination

Pearson Academic Test of English

• A minimum score of 53, all applicants

University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA Cost of Attendance