Overview

What Will I Learn?

Core courses prepare you in general public management theory, techniques and skills. Additionally, there are a number of elective options that you may select based on your professional needs and interests.

Students also apply concepts and skills through internships.

Research opportunities also provide excellent hands-on experience.

What Kinds of Experiences Could I Have?

You may choose to pursue involvement with professional organizations. Central Pennsylvania has an active chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), the professional association. ASPA regularly hosts educational and networking events in the Harrisburg area, and MPA students often become chapter members, board members or officers.

Public Administration students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are leaders in the Public Administration Student Association, the campus professional development organization. Shippensburg University's Pi Alpha Alpha, the public administration academic honor society, is a NASPAA National Chapter of Excellence Award winner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Theory and Behavior

Human Resources Management

Public Budgeting and Financial Management

Research Methods

Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Capstone Seminar: Applied Public Management

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Shippensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the application and transcript(s), Public Administration applicants must submit:

Rèsumè
Three (3) recommendations

Admission is based on prior academic success, and you may be asked to obtain a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Applicants who do not meet minimum requirements may be required to take an introductory course. Students who have full-time managerial employment in a relevant profession may apply for an internship waiver when applying to the MPA program. Students obtaining a waiver for the six credit-hour internship are required to choose a three credit-hour experiential skills course.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

13932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13932 USD per year during 12 months.
National

13932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13932 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9288 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9288 USD per year during 12 months.

online option:

Resident$516 per credit
Non Resident: $526 per credit

Living costs for Shippensburg

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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