Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Economic Development online
The online Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Economic Development from Murray State University delves into municipal development and building private-public partnerships.
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Program Overview
Gain insights into our online MPA in Economic Development
Help stimulate job creation, create tax revenue and nurture economic prosperity for communities with the skills you will gain in the Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Economic Development online program from Murray State. You will learn about restructuring market incentives to leverage private investment, developing community-based businesses, affordable housing, and financial institutions in order to improve community life.
Our relevant core coursework gives you a background in key areas of public administration, including policy analysis, budgeting and finance, organizational theory, human resource management and more. A choice of electives enables you to shape your degree to meet your career goals.
This 100 percent online economic development program from Murray State’s College of Humanities and Fine Arts includes a capstone experience in which you will integrate theories and methods by proposing and executing a project involving a substantive management or analytic issue in the public sector.
Among the best in Kentucky
This program will prepare you for careers such as:
- Urban/Regional Planner
- City Planner
- City Manager
- Economist
- Economic Developer
- Economic Development Manager
- Urban/Regional Planner
- City Planner
- City Manager
- Economist
- Economic Developer
- Economic Development Manager
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Tuition
Our budget-friendly tuition can be paid as you go
Master of Public Administration online programs from Murray State University offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
---|---|---|---|
MPA – Economic Development | $452.50 | $1,357.50 | $16,290* |
*The tuition rate is subject to annual changes based on approval by the Murray State University Board of Regents and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Refer to Graduate Tuition Rates for more information on the cost of attendance for Murray State.
Calendar
Know when to apply, when classes start and when tuition is due
Murray State University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Priority Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day | Term Length |
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Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/14/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/16/24 | 8/19/24 | 10/9/24 | 7 weeks |
Fall 2 | 10/15/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/14/24 | 12/8/24 | 7 weeks |
Spring 1 | 1/14/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/5/25 | 7 weeks |
Spring 2 | 3/11/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/6/25 | 7 weeks |
Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/21/25 | 7 weeks |
Admissions
See the requirements for this online economic development program
At Murray State University, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Economic Development online, including where to send your transcripts.
The requirements include:
For admission to this MPA online program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year domestic institution
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent from issuing institutions to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:
Graduate AdmissionsMurray State University
B2 Sparks Hall
Murray, KY 42071
Questions? Call 866-906-0541.
Courses
Discover what you will learn in our online MPA in Economic Development classes
For the Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Economic Development online, you must complete 21 credit hours of core courses and 15 credit hours of electives.
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