r/PublicAdministration

I currently work as a city planner in a small town, and I am looking into online MPA programs. I am torn between George Mason University (GMU) and Old Dominion University (ODU), as they both offer online programs, but one is synchronous (GMU), and the other is asynchronous (ODU). I am not familiar with the class times at GMU, and their website only says they are in the evening, but I am not entirely sure what that entails or what dates they would be held on. I like the connections the GMU could provide, but my concern is that I have to attend several night meetings each month. Would GMU provide me with the flexibility, or would ODU be a better option since they are more flexible?

Any insight would be appreciated.

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