Overview

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Tennessee State University is the key professional degree for individuals working in the fast-growing public and nonprofit sectors, and our graduates succeed in obtaining work in those areas (see figure; read our program mission and values statement).

Key Features

The fully online College of Public Service MPA is the only NASPAA-accredited MPA program in Middle Tennessee. Located in the state capital and a vibrant city, we can offer opportunities to interact with state and local public policymakers, administrators and nonprofit leaders during your studies. Learn the core competencies needed to effectively lead, manage, and serve in the field of public administration.

In order to maximize flexibility for full-time and part-time students, our MPA program is administered fully online.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Public Administration
Organization Theory
Public Policy Analysis
Statistics for Public Administrators
Ethics in the Public Service
Project Management & Implementation
Intergovernmental Relations

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application for Admission to Graduate School and a non-refundable $35.00 application fee

Official transcripts and authorized school records with a course-by-course listing of courses and grades received; such transcripts must have been evaluated by a foreign educational credential agency, at the student’s expense.

Copy of current, valid passport.

Evidence of financial resources sufficient to provide tuition and fees for the academic year (minimum of $28,500 USD) and an affidavit of support.

All international students applying for admission who have a student visa shall submit a certificate from a licensed physician or the qualified medical authority verifying freedom from tuberculosis within thirty (30) days from the first day of classes.

After admission, copies of Visa, I-94, or Alien Registration card must be submitted to Mark Gunter, Director of International and Multicultural Affairs, before student may enroll

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15288 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15288 USD / year

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In-State

7260 USD / year

≈ 7260 USD / year

Funding

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