school of public affairs and administration online mpa open house spring 2015
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School of Public Affairs and Administration
Online MPA
Open House Spring 2015
Agenda
Welcome & Introductions
Overview of the School of Public Affairs and Administration
Online MPA curriculum and concentrations
Overview of the online MPA program
International Experience & Internships
Admission requirements
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Welcome byPeter Hoontis, Associate Dean Students & Academic Services
Department of Students & Academic Services
Dr. Peter HoontisOversees the Students and Academic Services Department
[email protected] 973-353-1351
Gail DanielsAssistant Dean for Graduate ProgramsResponsible for making admissions decisions
[email protected] 973-353-1122
Sharon StroyeAssistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Responsible for the undergraduate [email protected] 973-353-3710
Tugba AksoySr. Student Programs Manager
Registration, Advising, Course Management, Troubleshooting
[email protected] 973-353-2578
Shadi IbrahimDirector, Recruitment & OutreachOversees the application process
School of Public Affairs and Administration
The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at
Rutgers University-Newark is highly recognized for its knowledge and
competence in public service and administration, with particular
attention to the fields of performance measurement, management, and
improvement.
Guided by the principles of Knowledge, Competence,
Diversity, Service, and Ethics – with an emphasis on public service
values and competencies for effective performance – SPAA promotes
accountability, transparency, and performance in the public and
nonprofit sectors.
School of Public Affairs and Administration
Highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report and Accredited by NASPAA - the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration.
U.S. News & World Report ranks Rutgers SPAA:4th nationally in Information and Technology Management7th nationally in Public Management/Administration10th nationally in Public Finance and Budgeting11th nationally in City Management and Urban Policy18th nationally in Nonprofit Management23rd nationally in Public Affairs24th nationally in Public Policy Analysis
Curriculum The 42-credit curriculum consists of 11 courses (33 credits) of core and 3 electives (9 credits).
Core Courses (33 credits)Core I – Foundation
Core II – Research and Analysis
Core III – Management
Core IV – Financial Management
Core V – Application
Concentration (9 credits) Public and Nonprofit Performance Management
Health Care Administration
Nonprofit Management
Budgeting and Financial Management
Sample Advisement Sheet
Program Overview
14 courses
2 courses per semester
3 semesters (fall, spring, and summer)
Degree completion in 2.5 years
International Experience & Internships
Students have the opportunity to participate in an International Experience course and/or an Internship. Each course is 3 credits and it can be counted towards the concentration.
International Experiences •Seoul, South Korea (summer)•London, England (spring)•Dominican Republic (winter)
Internships*Washington DC Summer InternshipsInternships at local government or nonprofit organizations
*All internships must be approved by the Associate Dean, Peter Hoontis
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Official undergraduate transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• Online program application
• Non-refundable $65 application fee
• GRE scores (for students with an undergraduate GPA below
3.0)
• TOEFL scores (for international applicants) 79 or higher
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid Tuition and Fees
Tuition cost is $919 per credit (each course is 3 credits)Student fees of $300 per courseTotal cost : $ 42,798
Financial Aid
Graduate student loan options include: Federal Direct Loans, Federal Graduate PLUS Loans, and Private Loans.
Students must be registered for at least 6 credits to qualify for Financial Aid
For more information please visit https://studentaid.rutgers.edu/
Enrollment Coaches & Student Support
Enrollment Coaches:
1-866-935-3024
Belinda Trejo ext. 2102Tiffany Hawks ext. 2103Victor Rogers ext. 2104Christy Moos ext. 2106
Student Support Services:
1-866-890-2578
Questions?