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Public Administration, MPA at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

Long established in the national capital area, George Mason University's MPA Program serves diverse local, state, national, and global public service needs. Our program faculty, including accomplished scholars and practitioners, prepares students to advance the common good and equitable social outcomes in the government, nonprofit, and business sectors. Our MPA graduates become public service leaders with skills in critical thinking, communication, technology, management, governance, and advocacy, as well as the capacity to adapt to changing environmental dynamics and lead in diverse public service settings.

Faculty: Schar School of Policy and Government  |  Duration: 36-39 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 36-39 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Introductory Data Analysis for Policy and Government; Administration in Public and Nonprofit Organizations; Organization Theory and Management Behavior; Public Policy Process; Ethics and Public Administration; Collaborative Public Management.

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Entry requirements

Requirements See Graduate Admission

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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