Accelerated M.P.A. Program
Advance your public service career with our combined bachelor's and master's degree program.
If you're majoring in Political Science or Public Affairs, 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. Study at one of the nation's top-ranked online policy programs.
- Program type:
- Accelerated (Bachelor’s and Master’s)
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 5 years
- Credit hours:
- 148 (114, B.A./B.S.P.A.; 36, M.P.A.)
Is the accelerated M.P.A. program right for you?
Accelerated M.P.A. Program Online or On-Campus
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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.
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Earn hands-on experience through internships. Students have worked in city, county and state government, non-profit groups, NGOs and more.
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Complete applied research alongside UND faculty members.
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Learn in the new Nistler CoBPA. It’s a modern and inviting building for UND's business students.
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Gain international business experience in our student exchange programs. We have Study Abroad opportunities in China, Europe and Australia.
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Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The Center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus business students.