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Overview
At Public Administration from Appalachian State University students are required to choose one of the following concentrations:
- Town, City and County Management Concentration – Designed to prepare individuals for managerial roles in towns, cities and county governments or in organizations and agencies related to towns and counties.
- Not-for-Profit Management Concentration – Designed to prepare individuals for management and policy positions in governmental and not-for-profit organizations.
- Administration of Justice Concentration – Designed to prepare individuals for administrative/management positions in a variety of law enforcement, court and correctional agencies at the local, state and federal levels.
- Public Management Concentration – Designed to allow individuals to develop a program to suit specific needs in such areas as budget analyst, personnel administration, etc., or to prepare students with a generalist background in public administration.
Careers
- Manager of a town, city, or county government
- Executive Director of a non-profit organization
- Department, Division, or Agency Director
- Probation Officer
- City Clerk
- Donor Services Officer
- Police Corporal
- Budget Analyst
- Emergency Manager
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods
- Seminar in Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
- Organization Theory and Behavior
- Public Personnel Administration
- Budgeting and Fiscal Administration
- Capstone Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Fall Admission - priority deadline March 15
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
42 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Business Administration Public Administration International Business View 342 other Masters in International Business in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Required Entrance Exam:
- GRE or GMAT
- Required number of references to specify in the online form: 3
- Resume (Required upload for application submission);
- Also upload a 2-3 page, double-spaced Personal Statement on what has prompted your interest in obtaining an MPA degree, and what appeals to you about the program at Appalachian in particular? What professional plans or ambitions do you have once you have completed your master’s degree?
- Graduate School: 3.0 GPA in the last earned degree and official scores from the appropriate admission test(s), OR 2.5 GPA in the last earned degree and official scores at the 25th percentile level from the appropriate admission test(s).
- Submit your graduate application online.
- Pay the online application fee
- Mail official or certified transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended that have been evaluated by a NACES accredited credential evaluation service.
- Provide proof of English proficiency.
Tuition Fee
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International
19849 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19849 USD per year during 12 months. -
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In-State
4839 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4839 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Boone
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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