Overview

The M.P.A. One-Year Master of Public Administration program offered by Ohio University provides graduates with a new framework and strategy to succeed, enabling them to make valuable contributions to their future employers from day one on the job.

Lead to Greatness

We know you gravitated toward public service because of your passion. It drives you to learn and connect with your community. Now, impact your community, your life and even your country, while getting the hands-on skills you need to take your career to the next level.

Work with faculty and professional staff to make real change in the region, state, and nation.
Learn by doing through hands-on projects while developing relationships and professional connections with the School’s public, nonprofit and industry partnerships.
Develop your leadership skills to enhance your impact.
Work side-by-side with engaged faculty and professional staff in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Budgeting (online)
Foundations of Public Administration (First two weeks of August)
Management Skills for Public Administration (First two weeks of August)
Research Methods
Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

Organizational Leadership

Students will take the first class of the program online, and other two in a bootcamp format during the first two weeks of August, enabling you to delay arrival on campus until just before fall semester begins.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful MPA candidates will have the following:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Official transcripts
Letter of intent/personal statement
Three letters of recommendation
No GRE/GMAT required

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

40068 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40068 USD / year

≈ 40068 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21348 USD / year

≈ 21348 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 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

Lead to Greatness

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Athens

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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