Overview

By enrolling in Pace’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme at Dyson College you will acquire strong analytical and administrative skills that will empower the graduates to become value-driven public service leaders, managers, and analysts.

The Public Administration programme from Pace University has been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR)’s 2025 rankings as one of the Best Graduate Public Affairs Schools, and the thoughtfully designed curriculum will help you build your knowledge of roles, values, skills, and practices that prepare the students become competent global professionals capable of ethical, innovative, and creative leadership in public service, government, health care, and non-profit organizations.

Careers

Alumni of the Pace MPA programme serve in various public service positions in government, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations, including as elected officials, leadership positions within state and local public sector agencies, hospitals, education, and much more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration and its Environment

Organization Theory and Management

Economics of Government, Health Care and Nonprofit Entities

Budgeting and Financial Analysis

Research Design for Administrators

Applied Data Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

New York City, 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.

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General requirements

All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail

Two Letters of Recommendation: Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study.

Resume: A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.

Personal Statement: A personal statement explaining to the Graduate Admission Committee why you would like to pursue the programme of graduate study you have chosen.

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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

26040 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26040 USD / year

≈ 26040 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

26040 USD / year

≈ 26040 USD / year

Additional Details

Public Administration, MPA (Online) $955 per credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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