Public Administration, M.P.A. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Our MPA program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Read the NASPAA Code of Good Practice. The college is also a member of the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management. Recent national studies have ranked our overall public affairs curriculum among the top 21 programs nationwide, and among the top 10 for public finance and budgeting, urban policy, nonprofit management and local government management.

Faculty: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | Department: Public Management and Policy | Duration: The M.P.A. degree requires 39 hours of graduate coursework, which can be completed in two years, full-time. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall Semester: Deadline – February 15 Regular Deadline – April 1 Late Deadline – July 1 Spring Semester: Early deadline: October 1 Late deadline: November 1 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The MPA degree requires 39 hours of graduate coursework, comprised of 24 credit hours of required courses, 12 credit hours in a concentration and three credit hours of internship or practicum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed application includes the following materials submitted online. Do not submit paper copies: Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available. Application Fee: A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card. Goal Statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short, typed statement that answers the following: What inspired you to pursue a degree and/or career in public service? Discuss any specific events, experiences (personal, academic, or professional), issue areas, or individuals that have influenced your decision. How do you envision using a degree from the Andrew Young School to achieve your professional goals? Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://ays.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-application-deadlines-requirements/

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