The Early Start MPA (4+1) is a fast-tracked program designed for highly motivated students to continue their education immediately after their bachelor's degree. It is especially beneficial to individuals seeking work or advancement in the government or non-profit sectors. 在获得本科学位后, students will continue with the Master of Public 政府 program, taking courses until completing the required 39 credit hours for the degree. Students can choose to pursue a traditional MPA or concentrations in Multisector Public 服务 or Non-Profit Management and Governance. The MPA program also offers certificates in Public Procurement and Contract Management and Public 政府 & 公共政策. Students can complete the Early Start MPA (4+1) in an intensive year of work.
A potential course of study may include: Up to 12 credit hours in the final undergraduate year; 1-3 classes in the Summer, 秋季有3-4门课程, 春天有3-4门课程.
The MPA program is flexible and will extend the expected completion time for a student if this proves difficult.
项目的亮点
-
Earn up to 12 graduate credits while you complete your bachelor’s degree
-
#15 Most Affordable 在线 大学 for MPA Degrees, 2019 – 在线U.org
-
参加校园或网络课程
-
由同行评审委员会认可的NASPAA & 认证
职业生涯
看看这些想法来自 ODU职业发展服务 和 职业信息网(O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, 一半的收入低于.
首席执行官
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall 直接ion of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of 直接ors or similar governing body. 计划, 直接, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
教育行政人员，小学和中学
计划, 直接, 或者协调学术, 行政, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.
公共关系和筹款经理
计划, 直接, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, 计划, 直接, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
公共关系专家
Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
需求
谁可以申请? The Early Start MPA (4+1) is suitable for students from any undergraduate major. A few of the traditional disciplines that feed naturally into Public 政府 careers are Political Science, 刑事司法, 社会学, 心理学, 经济学, 社会工作, 教育, 和公务员未成年人. 我应该先做什么?
- 尽可能早, tell your academic advisor that you're interested in the early start MPA program. They'll help you 计划 your undergraduate course of study based on MPA requirements.
- 应用 to the MPA program between your junior year and no later than the application deadline during the first semester of the senior year.
-
Complete general education requirements by the end of your junior year
-
达到累积平均绩点(GPA) 3.在大三结束时达到0分或更高
-
通过研究生招生申请MPA项目.e., ODU毕业生申请, 包括个人陈述, GRE或GRE豁免, 两封推荐信, 以及研究生招生规定的其他申请要求).
-
当应用, make the application for the session right after completion of the undergraduate degree (example: if graduating in the Spring, 申请暑期班).
转移
在ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising 政府 and Academic 合作伙伴关系 aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
成本
2023-24学年的估计费用. 价格可能会有变动. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. 包括国际学生.
省钱的方法
这里有一些方法可以让你节省参加ODU的费用. 欲了解更多信息，请访问大学学生财政援助
联系
