Overview

Public Administration curricular requirements at the University of Illinois Springfield are designed to impart knowledge and skills essential to meet pressing public problems and to be successful in professional and administrative employment in public and nonprofit sectors.

The knowledge and skills address understanding of legal, political, and administrative processes, organizational structures, the context of public sector and nonprofit organizations; the development of leadership capabilities; and knowledge of the governmental and nonprofit sectors.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the MPA degree program will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following competencies:

Lead and manage in public governance

Communicate in a clear and concise manner
Apply relevant theories, knowledge, and skills to effectively manage resources and programs

Participate in and contribute to the public policy process

Describe the public policy process and the role of the various participants and stakeholders
Identify problems, frame the issues, and identify and evaluate alternatives for addressing a problem

Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions

Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data for use in decision making, and drawing conclusions
Critically read and apply findings from studies and reports

Articulate and apply a public service perspective

Articulate the importance of and operate in a manner that facilitates democracy, equity, transparency, efficiency, and ethics

Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.

Demonstrate a sensitivity of and respect for differences in culture

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organization Dynamics
Analytical Tools
Budget And Finance
Human Resource Management
Public Policy for Managers
Information for Decision Making
American Public Administration
Leadership and Management of Public Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete the Online Admissions Application
Personal Statement – This is an applicant’s chance to tell us about themselves. Describe interests and accomplishments which are not indicated elsewhere on the application.
Academic Statement – Tell us more about professional aspiration, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to the choice of a specific academic program at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5, or high GRE score
Competency in one computer spreadsheet applications package (e.g., Lotus or Excel)
Match between career goals and degree program
Writing skills
Completed MPA Department application form
Resume
Statement describing career goals and how MPA degree would enhance professional development
GRE exam scores are optional, but may be useful in cases of lower undergraduate GPA scores or to otherwise enhance application strength

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

26062 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26062 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12978 USD / year

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Living costs

Springfield

United States

1100 - 1500 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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