Overview

Public Administration at Saginaw Valley State University serves those who work (and lead) in the public, governmental, criminal justice, higher education, non-profit, and not-for-profit employment sectors. The courses in the program focus on the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as an organizational leader in these employment areas.

If you are seeking a leadership position and career at a college or university (in a non-academic/teaching position) then this track is designed for you! You receive all the leadership courses in the MPA program, but you also get specialized classes for college and university administration, enrollment management, and student development.

Leading the Way

They are looking for the doers. The leaders. The achievers. Advance your career and create a better, more welcoming workplace environment in just under two years with a Master’s in Public Administration from SVSU. Customizable and hands-on, our HLC-endorsed MPA program is the most affordable in the state, preparing you for leadership positions in a variety of public service organizations—from government to non-profits, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication for Administrators

Conflict Management in the Organization

Organizational Finance

Intercultural Communication

Human Resources Development

Ethics in the Professions

Legislatures: Politics and Policy

Program Evaluation

Organizational Leadership

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Michigan City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate prerequisites include not less than three credits in statistics and/or research methods.

Submission of completed online application.

A current résumé.

A one-page statement of accomplishments and academic goals.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

14400 USD / year

≈ 14400 USD / year
Out-of-State

14400 USD / year

≈ 14400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14400 USD / year

≈ 14400 USD / year

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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