Course Waivers at Keller
Master's Degrees
Course Waivers at Keller
Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years 2 months.3
2Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
3Assumes continuous year-round enrollment for 7 semesters and an average of 6 credit hours per semester and that students remain on a normal schedule throughout their program.
DeVry is proud to be accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.
Our Master’s Degree in Public Administration is accredited4 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
**The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
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7Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to 3 courses (9 credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.
Professionals who’ve earned a Master of Public Administration degree may be prepared to pursue numerous career opportunities in the public and private sectors. In the public sector, government roles may include disaster response, education, public affairs and public health.
In the private sector, where some roles demand large-scale administrative skills, MPA graduates may find opportunities in such areas as human resources, communications and fundraising. Specific roles for MPA graduates are likely to exist in the areas of grant writing, policy analysis, nonprofit management and governance and labor relations.
Yes, at DeVry, your Master’s in Public Administration can be earned 100% online, offering the flexibility to study when and where you like. If you’d like to take select courses on-campus, we also offer a hybrid option.1
Several factors affect the time it takes to complete any academic program, including the specific program you are enrolled in, any transfer credits you may have earned, and whether or not you are enrolled full- or part-time. This degree program can be completed in as little as 12 months on an accelerated schedule,2 or 2 years and 2 months on a normal schedule.3 Visit our Graduate Admissions page for more details.
2Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
3Assumes continuous year-round enrollment for 7 semesters and an average of 6 credit hours per semester and that students remain on a normal schedule throughout their program.
While these master’s degrees are similar in that they both offer training in essential business management skills like accounting, financial management, human resources and strategy, there are some key differences between them. The coursework in an MBA program typically emphasizes cost-efficiency and profitability, while the coursework for MPA students tends to focus on social impact. MBA degree holders tend to follow a career path in the private sector, while MPA graduates may be more likely to pursue opportunities in the public sector or with nonprofit organizations.
Several factors can influence the final cost of your MPA program or any academic degree program, such as course waivers7, qualifying transfer credits or qualification for a scholarship, grant or group pricing program8. Complete financial information, including tuition, fees and expenses, can be found in our Keller Academic Catalog.
1Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
2Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
3Assumes continuous year-round enrollment for 7 semesters and an average of 6 credit hours per semester and that students remain on a normal schedule throughout their program.
4Student Achievement At-a-Glance - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
5At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
6The University’s Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) with an emphasis in Healthcare Management program is not designed to prepare graduates for nursing home, assisted living facility, long-term care or home care administrator positions. Students interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for certification or licensure requirements. For instance, in Virginia certain educational and training requirements must be satisfied for initial nursing home administrator licensure or initial assisted living facility administrator licensure; Keller’s program does not satisfy the educational and/or training requirements.
7Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to 3 courses (9 credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.
8Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction in by- session cost. Students who qualify for and prefer a different tuition benefit program must confirm, in writing, the alternate program in which they wish to participate prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change. Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Visit our Scholarships page for more information.
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In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.tn.gov/thec. Lisle Campus: 4225 Naperville Rd, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online complaint system https://complaints.ibhe.org/. View DeVry University’s complaint process https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-complaint-procedure.html Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
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