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Masters (MPFM) in Public Financial Management

Achieve impact as a financial manager for public and nonprofit organizations. This online program will equip you with skills in public finance, governmental accounting, and financial management to manage organizations.

This program can be completed in two years of continuous enrollment (fall-spring-summer).

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At a Glance

Fall 2024

Application Due Date:
07/26/2024
Start Date:
08/26/2024

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Credits and Tuition Cost (2023-2024)

Credits Required: 36
Cost Per Credit: $775.00

Format

Fully Online

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Masters in Public Financial Management overview

Program format
Format
Fully Online
Total credits
Total Credits
36
Degree awarded
Degree Awarded
MPFM

What You'll Learn

Overview

Courses are taught in sequential, 8- and 4-week modules that allow you to actively participate as you balance work-life demands. As a student in our program, you will:

  • Work with faculty that have expertise in relevant areas such as public budgeting, debt management, public sector accounting, and auditing.
  • Develop practical knowledge of public finance, governmental accounting, and financial management.
  • Prepare to efficiently manage the finances of public and nonprofit institutions and develop new, financially sustainable programs for those organizations.

Course Examples

  • PA 631 Public Financial Management
  • PA 632 Public Funds Management
  • PA 625 Govt Accounting & Financial Condition Analysis
  • PA 627 Governmental Auditing
  • PA 696 Legal Issues in PFM
  • PA 626 Applications in Govt Accounting & Auditing
  • PA 633 Municipal Securities
  • PA 695 Data and Revenue Forecasting
  • PA 685 Tax Administration
  • PA 697 Public Financial Policy Analysis
  • PA 694 Public Pensions and Insurance
  • PA 681 Capstone Project
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How to Apply

Application Requirements

Standard graduate application requirements apply.

  • Resume or CV
  • Personal statement - Indicate your public service background and why you want to obtain an MPF
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation 

Admissions Criteria

Standard graduate admission requirements apply.

*Summer semester start date in only available to students who have completed the Public Financial Management graduate certificate at UK.

Program Contact

Dr. Rhonda Trautman
Program Director

Deadlines

Fall 2024

Application Due Date:
07/26/2024
Start Date:
08/26/2024

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Distance Learning

Licensure & Authorization

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa. 

AUTHORIZATION & LICENSURE INFO
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University of Kentucky has been approved to participate in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

Student Support

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. These services are available completely online to meet the needs of our online students.

Why UK Online

No GRE

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No test scores required.

UK degree

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Degrees are conferred by the University of Kentucky, an accredited university.

Grad tuition cap

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Save money by paying for only 9 standard credit hours per semester, even if you take more.

Flexible schedule

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Fit learning into your busy schedule with no prescribed class times.

Testimonial

Graduating from the Martin School's MPFM program was transformative. Beyond leveraging my UK employee benefits, the program ignited a profound passion for public financial management thanks to the exceptional instructors and well-structured courses. Its online asynchronous format perfectly complemented my professional life, equipping me with invaluable knowledge for my present role and future endeavors.
Lauren Hogsed
UK College of Design Assistant Dean of Finance and Martin School Alumna
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