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Welcome to the UNO School of Public Administration

With diverse offerings at the undergraduate and graduate program levels, there’s truly something for everyone. Learn more about our programs through videos from the program chairs, current students, and alumni below.

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Master of Public Administration

A master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha is more than just a professional degree. It’s a gateway to transforming society through a career in public service. It’s a chance to develop your own intellectual identity. It’s a way to gain exposure to people who are already guiding communities, operating nonprofit agencies or helping others in emergency services.

Meet the MPA Program Chair

Dr. Tara Kolar-Bryan

Student Perspective

Student Franecia Moore: MPA - Non-Profit Management Concentration

Alumni Perspective

MPA Alumni: Elisabeth Barrett

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Upcoming Application Deadlines for MPA and Graduate Certificates

Fall Semester: June 1

Spring Semester: October 1

MPA Website

FAQs

Ready to learn more? Contact the Prospective Student Advisor.

Request more information here.

Master of Science in Urban Studies

Our graduates are social entrepreneurs, urban thinkers and agents of change. The Master of Science in Urban Studies (MSUS) is the degree for individuals desiring to make a difference in urban areas. UNO's Urban Studies Program is a professional degree that trains leaders to critically analyze urban problems and to engage residents in the creation of innovative solutions to conditions in the human community, built environment and natural systems.

Meet the Urban Studies Program Chair

Dr. Daniel Scheller

Student Perspective

Deidre Rivera: Urban Studies - Built Environment

Alumni Perspective

Urban Studies Alumni: Christian Gray

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Urban Studies accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Urban Studies Website

FAQs

Ready to learn more? Contact the Program Advisor

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PhD in Public Administration

We are an established Carnegie - designated Ph.D. program with a robust research tradition. We empower students to establish a strong intellectual identity. Through the program you will be introduced to a diversity of knowledge traditions and become thoroughly immersed in the discourse of public administration and its integration of theory and practice. We foster a culture of openness, collaboration, and excellence, where the process of knowledge creation among students and faculty is a common enterprise. Most students graduate from the program with at least two years of teaching experience as an instructor of record and one or more publications. Upon graduation, students are prepared to understand and help solve public problems whether in or outside academia - 80% of our graduates are employed in academic positions; the remaining are in upper-level administrative positions in public, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations.

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Application Deadlines

For admission Fall 2022

January 15 for applicants seeking financial assistance.

March 15 for all other students seeking admission.

PhD in Public Administration Website

FAQs

Ready to learn more? Contact PhD in Public Administration Committee Chair.

Request more information here.

Undergraduate Minors



Collaborative Leadership Minor

The Collaborative Leadership Minor prepares students to collaboratively address complex, cross-sector challenges. Students will develop their leadership skills through developing and leading a cross-sector project, collaborating with private, nonprofit, and public sectors.

Nonprofit Management Minor

The Nonprofit Management Minor allows students to develop their knowledge about the nonprofit environment and their skills on fundraising and volunteer management. The nonprofit Sector includes thousands of large and small organizations and employs 14 million people.

Public Administration Minor

The Public Administration Minor prepares students to lead and manage organizations that serve our communities at the local, state and federal levels of government. This minor is for students who want to make a difference can seek a career in public service.

Ready to learn more? Contact the Undergraduate Minor Advisor.

Request more information here.

Scholarship & Cost Information

Scholarship

Learn more about the School of Public Administration Scholarships.

Learn more about the Graduate School Scholarships.

Cost

Review tuition cost and fees here.

Still not sure which program is best for you or if you have more questions, complete our information request form here.

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