Overview

Key facts

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the primary professional degree for the public and nonprofit sector. The MPA program develops skills and techniques used by leaders and managers to implement policies, projects, and programs in public-serving organizations. As a general management degree, the MPA is similar to the Masters of Business Administration, except the MPA focuses on the finance and management of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic institutions, and healthcare providers rather than for-profit corporations. If you are strongly motivated to be an effective, ethical and innovative organizational leader working for the betterment of your community, the MPA degree is your best choice.

Why study Public Administration at Grand Valley State University?

Our program, located adjacent to downtown Grand Rapids, has a myriad of partnerships throughout West Michigan which provide internships and service learning opportunities. This ensures our students get networked with leaders of various local public, private and nonprofit sector organizations.
Student with any undergraduate major can enter the MPA program. Over a five year period, students came to us with 104 different undergraduate majors. The top 10 majors were Criminal Justice, Psychology, Public & Nonprofit Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, Liberal Studies, Advertising & Public Relations, International Relations, and Health Professions.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Foundations of Public Service

Research Methods

Human Resources in Organizations

Organization Theory
Public Management Seminar

Public Financial Administration

Metropolitan Politics and Administration

Strategic Management and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed graduate application.
A $30 non-refundable application fee unless the applicant has previously applied to Grand Valley State University and has paid this fee.
An official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution.
Three references from informed sources.
An essay on career and educational objectives (250 to 750 words).
A resume

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Tuition Fee

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International

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Allendale

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

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