University of Illinois Chicago College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs 25 courses
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements: quarter) hours of undergraduate study. β’ Tests Required GRE is not required. β’ English Proficiency Additional information on the English proficiency test requirement for international students can be found on the UIC Admissions website. Minimum test scores for this program are:
β’ Minimum Semester Hours Required 53. β’ Coursework
MPA Core (12 semester hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PA 504 | Principles of Financial Management and Budgeting | 4 |
| PA 505 | Public Management Practices | 4 |
| PA 561 | Intergovernmental Management | 4 |
Public Management Concentration: Concentration Courses
At least 12 semester hours must be taken in the area of the concentration.
Nonprofit Management Concentration: Concentration Courses
At least 12 semester hours must be taken in the area of concentration.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PA 571 | Nonprofit Management | 4 |
Nonprofit Management (required)
Financial Management Concentration: Concentration Courses
At least 12 semester hours must be taken in the area of concentration.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PA 550 | Advanced Topics in Financial Analysis and Management | 4 |
Advanced Topics in Financial Analysis and Management (required)
Local Governance and Management Concentration: Concentration Courses
At least 12 semester hours must be taken in the area of concentration.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PA 563 | Local Government Management | 4 |
Local Government Management (required)
Hours Hours Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UPP 530 | Economic Development I: Analysis | 4 |
| POLS 551 | Seminar in Urban Politics | 4 |
| POLS 553 | Urban Public Policy | 4 |
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