Overview
Program Description
Our program doesn’t require the GRE, is NASPAA accredited, and one of the most affordable master’s programs in the country. With students from all over the world and nationally recognized professors, the Public Administration program at Arkansas State University will provide you with a close-knit family, bringing perspectives, passion, and knowledge from all around the world.
Additionally, if you are a current A-State undergraduate student and want to pursue an MPA after you graduate, you can do so by starting off during your senior year through our new 4+1 program. This program will allow you to graduate with a master’s degree only one year after completing your bachelor’s degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Public Administration
- Techniques of Research
- Human Resource Administration
- Public Budgeting & Finance
- Administrative Leadership
- Administrative Ethics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Administration Human Resource Management Public Policy View 733 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A transcript of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution inside or outside of the United States (A three-year bachelor’s degree is also considered with some conditions applied)
- Three letters of recommendation are required
- A personal statement on why you want an MPA degree. Please feel free to explain your career goals, experiences, what you wish to achieve in life or any other information that supports your application
- For international applicants, a copy of IELTS test scores (minimum 6.0) or TOEFL test scores (minimum 79) is also required
- Undergraduate background must include courses with grades of "C" or higher in U.S. Government, Principles of Economics, and any undergraduate-level research methods course, or their equivalents. If the student is deficient, these courses must be taken in addition to the graduate course requirements
Tuition Fee
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23040 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 640 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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23040 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 640 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
12564 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 349 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Jonesboro
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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