Overview

Key Features

The Public Administration program from University of Dayton, offered since 1967, prepares responsible public-servant leaders who advance the common good by working to improve the quality of public service locally, nationally, and globally. We serve students currently employed or seeking employment in the public and nonprofit sectors. Prospective MPA students should choose our program because of its Affordability, Adaptability, and Connectivity.

The MPA is:

Affordable – cost-competitive with other MPA programs in Ohio and the region
Adaptable – meets the needs of in-service/pre-service students and public/nonprofit-oriented students; and is customizable through the choices of electives, internships, public service projects, independent studies, and capstone projects
Connected – small class and cohort sizes, allowing close relationships with peers, faculty mentors, community partners, and well-placed alums in local, state, federal, and nonprofit organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration

Quantitative Methods in Public Administration

Applied Research Techniques

Organizational Theory

Public Budgeting

Public Sector Human Resource Management

Public Administration Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: If the program does not specify a deadline, applications should be complete at least eight weeks prior to the beginning of the term.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application - Submit either the graduate application or doctoral application, based on the degree program you plan to pursue.
Letters of recommendation - A recommendation form can be sent directly to the individual(s) who are writing your letters.
A personal statement / writing sample - This is submitted on the online application.
Transcripts from previously attended institutions - An official academic record issued directly by each attended institution must be received. The record must include dates of attendance, all subjects studied, and grades earned or marks achieved on examinations.
Proof of English Proficiency
F-1 and J-1 students - You must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.
A graduate entrance examination - Certain programs may require a graduate entrance exam, such as the GRE or GMAT.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

29450 USD / year

≈ 29450 USD / year
Out-of-State

29450 USD / year

≈ 29450 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

29450 USD / year

≈ 29450 USD / year

Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 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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