Overview

Through this Public Administration program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to become service-oriented public officials. A large alumni network in nearby Harrisburg and Washington DC provides invaluable networking and career connections.

What Will I Learn?

The MPA courses focus on general public management theory, techniques, and skills, while emphasizing a practical approach to public administration.

Students may also take advantage of experiential learning opportunities through internships, field research, and elective courses.

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 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Public Administration has rolling admissions with no application deadline.

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

2.7

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

One official transcript from every college and university attended, except from Shippensburg University; Graduate Admissions will access and upload all Shippensburg University (SU) transcripts. Official transcripts must be sent directly to SU from the college/university. Transcripts sent to students and forwarded to SU are not official and will not be accepted.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28700 USD / year

≈ 28700 USD / year
Out-of-State

28700 USD / year

≈ 28700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19132 USD / year

≈ 19132 USD / year

Living costs

Shippensburg

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

What Will I Learn?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Shippensburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

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