Overview

Consistent with the mission of the University, the Program also uses its resources to engage and advance the economic, cultural, civic, and political life of southeastern Massachusetts, other domestic communities, and our global community.

The Master of Public Administration at Bridgewater State University embraces three guiding principles:

Public and community service

Integration of theory and practice

Ethical and accountable practice

Key Features

Prepares students for leadership roles in public service and public affairs

Accommodates both pre-career students and in-career professionals

Schedules courses primarily evenings and weekends to meet needs of working professionals

Offers professional development modules each semester (usually on Saturdays) on topics of special relevance to public service

Facilitates internship experiences in professional settings

Helps to meet the needs of residents of Southeastern Massachusetts with an ideal location

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Analysis and Presentation for Public Administration

Organizational Planning & Assessment OR

Techniques of Policy Analysis

Public Policy for Public Administration

Public Finance

Public Personnel

Organizational Theory and Behavior for Public and Nonprofit Institutions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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National application is accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgewater, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university; if the degree has not yet been awarded at the time of application, the successful applicant must be nearing completion of the bachelor's degree

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and an interview with the MPA program faculty.

A resumé

Three letters of recommendation should come from professors or practitioners familiar with the student's academic ability

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

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

20865 USD / year

≈ 20865 USD / year
Out-of-State

20865 USD / year

≈ 20865 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20865 USD / year

≈ 20865 USD / year

Living costs

Bridgewater

United States

1289 - 2669 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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