Overview

The Public Administration degree from Georgia Southern University provides you with focused training to work in a leadership role, helping you master a broad set of skills including budgeting and finance, economic analysis, human resource management, policy analysis, information technology, resource development and grant writing, program evaluation and board governance.

Since 1973, Georgia Southern University’s MPA degree program has been a leader in the advancement of public and nonprofit management education. Today, the MPA program is recognized as one of the top graduate programs at Georgia Southern.

Degree structure

The MPA at Georgia Southern is offered as a hybrid program. The hybrid model provides current and aspiring public and nonprofit management professionals with an innovative and effective education that combines the best of online and in-person course delivery. For example, a typical course divides up online (50%) and in-person (50%) instruction across the semester. In-person instruction takes place on Georgia Southern’s Statesboro Campus, which is the oldest and largest campus at the University.

Why get your MPA from Georgia Southern?

Curriculum that provides ‘real world’ knowledge and experience
Concentrated programs of study in public and nonprofit management
Hybrid course format that combines online and in-person instruction on the Statesboro Campus
Dedicated MPA faculty and staff committed to student success
Graduate Assistantships and other financial assistance
Large network of Georgia Southern MPA alumni

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Budgeting in Public Service Organizations
Ethics for Public Service Organizations
Public Program Evaluation
Public Policy
Research Methods for Public Service Organizations
Advanced Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Statesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed requirements for the Bachelor’s degree in a college accredited by proper regional accrediting association.
A 2.75 (4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average in undergraduate work.
Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 must submit official scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 are not required to submit exam scores.
A current resume detailing relevant work experience.
Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic or employment experience.
Statement of career goals and objectives.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21906 USD / year

≈ 21906 USD / year
Out-of-State

21294 USD / year

≈ 21294 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5112 USD / year

≈ 5112 USD / year

Living costs

Statesboro

United States

900 - 1400 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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Degree structure

Why get your MPA from Georgia Southern?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Statesboro

Financing

Funding

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