Overview

With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and civic engagement, the master of arts in public service administration is a graduate degree program that gives students the skills necessary to effectively and compassionately confront the challenges of today's metropolitan environment and its diverse populations.

Unique to the Public Service program at Marquette University is its focus on social justice, public policy and regulation in urban governmental environments.

Weeknight classes with a blend of online and on-campus learningProfessors and instructors who are experts in their fields and can give students career guidance and offer real-world application of the information learned in class

Hands-on professional training in public service with one of the following areas of specialization to match students' professional interests:

Health Care Leadership
Leadership Studies
Nonprofit Sector Administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History & Theory of Leadership & Ethics
Research Methods
Contemporary Political Research
Urban Policy & Public Service Administration
Ethics in Public Service
Research Seminar in American Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application form and fee.

Copies from all current and previous colleges/university transcripts except Marquette.1

Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources.

A statement of purpose. The best personal statement summarizes your academic interests and achievements and your career goals. Emphasize strengths that may not otherwise be obvious from your application file.

For International Applicants only: an overall minimum TOEFL score of 100 or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21000 USD / year

≈ 21000 USD / year
Out-of-State

21000 USD / year

≈ 21000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21000 USD / year

≈ 21000 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Hands-on professional training in public service with one of the following areas of specialization to match students' professional interests:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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