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The Master of Public Affairs in Nonprofit Management (MPA) degree is offered through the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). If you are working for a nonprofit agency or want to enter the field, this professional management degree program is intended for you. Become a social entrepreneur by studying the art and craft of developing, managing and distributing resources for the common good. At a time when the social and economic role of government is changing, this program prepares you to address new challenges and opportunities in philanthropy, voluntarism, civil society and civic investment.
The M.P.A. in Nonprofit Management program consists of 21 credit hours of core courses in public affairs and management, as well as 18 credit hours of concentration courses exploring various aspects of the nonprofit sector. An additional nine credit hours of electives or mid-career credits complete this 48-hour program of study. This degree is available on both the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses of Indiana University.
A detailed list of required courses is available from the School of Public and Enviromental affairs. The list is in Acrobat format and requires the free Adobe Reader, available here.
Requirements include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, minimum 3.0 grade point average on a scale of 4, and a minimum 3.0 average in your major field. In addition, you should demonstrate an appropriate level of achievement on the Graduate Record Examination (or comparable proficiency test), and send three letters of recommendation to the M.P.A. Program Advisory Committee.
If you do not meet all of the requirements listed above, you may be admitted to the program on a provisional basis and will be reviewed after a fixed period of time to determine whether you may continue in the program.
The tuition rate for the 2008-2009 academic year is $ 320.84 per credit hour for Indiana residents and $777.76 per credit hour for non residents. Rates are subject to change by the Indiana University Board of Trustees. In addition, there are some mandatory fees that are charged based on the number of credit hours you take each semester. Visit IUPUI Fees page and scroll down to the section titled "Other Mandatory Fees" for more information on additional fees.
Some graduate assistantship positions are available. You must submit an assistantship application along with your completed M.P.A. application by March 1 for consideration.
Fall: before May 15 Spring: before September 15 Summer: before March 15
Applicants should demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency on the GRE. An official report of the results is required for admission. Computer-Based Testing Administration is conducted year-round by appointment through designated test centers. Information on the GRE is generally available at a local college or university, or by calling Educational Testing Service at (800) GRE-CALL.
To discuss the Master of Public Affairs program and/or request additional information, please contact:
Graduate Admissions Office School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI 801 West Michigan Street, BS 3027 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5152
877-292-9321 317-274-4656
There has never been a more dynamic time in the history of philanthropy, and the "third sector" is playing a greater role in society than ever before. Indiana University's philanthropic studies program will develop a new generation of informed and committed leaders who will truly impact social action in the 21st century.
Established in 1987, the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy is the nation's most comprehensive academic resource dedicated to education, research and public service in philanthropy. We promote the study of philanthropy and the philanthropic tradition across academic discipline lines in both liberal arts and professional education. Our priority is to understand the role of philanthropy in society and to contribute to the knowledge base of the field.
