Choose Your Format

45

45

Fall only
(late August)

Three per year
Spring, Summer, Fall

Full-time only

Full-time or Part-time

In-person, cohort model
(most classes taken with your cohort)

Asynchronous/Synchronous learning. Each class requires self-paced learning with 1.5 hours each week of on-camera instruction.

3-4 per semester. Core course schedule is pre-determined.
Electives are flexible.
See sample on-campus schedule

Usually 2 per semester
Some flexibility in choosing classes.
See sample online schedule

During the day
Monday through Thursday

One evening per week
per course for 90 minutes

2 years (3 years for dual degree)

18 months or up to five years

$27,493.44 for NC residents /
$64,807.44 for non-residents

$30,702.15 for NC residents /
$77,344.65 for non-residents

Yes –
Scholarships and Assistantships

Yes –
Scholarships

25

30

Fewer than 30 students

Varies, but usually around 15 students

Fewer than 30 students

10-15 students

Part-time only (recommended)

85 percent work full-time

Full-time Faculty + Adjunct Instructors

Full-time Faculty + Adjunct Instructors

Local Government, Public Management, Nonprofit Management, Community and Economic Development, and Public Policy

Local Government, Public Management, Nonprofit Management

Up to nine credits online

Up to nine credits on campus