Master of Public Administration
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Phone:  (859)  572-5326  |  e-mail:  mpa@nku.edu

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Deadlines:

Fall Semester priority deadline: July 1

Spring Semester priority deadline: December 1

Summer Semester priority deadline: April 15

Students applying for admission into the MPA program are divided into two categories: in-career and pre-career. In-career students are those who can demonstrate five years experience in the public or related sector. Some of that experience must be managerial in nature. Pre-career students are all other students. 

All students applying to the MPA program must provide the following information:

• Application and application fee*
  application available on-line (http://gradschool.nku.edu/)

• Official transcripts showing all college/university course work completed at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

• At least two supportive letters from persons qualified to evaluate potential for successful performance in the MPA program.  The office of graduate programs website has a standard form (Reference Form) that recommenders need to use. http://www.nku.edu/~gradprog/pdf/ref_form.pdf

• A narrative essay of 300 to 400 words stating academic and career goals, how the MPA program will enable attainment of those goals, and any additional information detailing relevant work experience

AND

In-career students applying to the MPA program must also provide the following information:

• Minimum undergraduate 2.75 GPA from accredited university

• A current résumé documenting five years work experience in the public or related sector

• A portfolio of two to three work products (singular or team efforts) which demonstrate professional activities

OR

Pre-career students applying to the MPA program must also provide the following information:

• Minimum undergraduate 2.75 GPA from accredited university

• Official scores of the Graduate Record Examination general test. The GMAT or Miller Analogy can substitute for the GRE exams. The LSAT is not a suitable substitute for the GRE

• A writing sample of 10 to 12 pages (either a work product or an academic paper) or official scores on the GRE writing test

Need help with the application process? Call Beth DeVantier at (859) 572-5326 or e-mail: mpa@nku.edu

*Application fee waived if you received a bachelor's or master's degree from NKU.