Overview

Key Features

The Public Administration program of the Southeast Missouri State University is often described as a “practitioner” degree, in that it is intended primarily for those who will actually be doing public or nonprofit administration in their career. Nonetheless, some of our recent graduates have decided to go on to pursue doctorates in preparation for a career on a college or university faculty, and they have done so successfully, as well.

What You'll Do

Develop the skills to become responsible managers and policy makers by learning strategic decision-making.

Analyze the ethical considerations confronting public and nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities in an evolving world.

Elevate critical thinking skills that are both job relevant and theoretically grounded.

Cultivate the ability to organize information and ideas and to communicate them effectively, both in written reports and oral presentations.

Engage in the development of leadership skills to successfully communicate with a range of individuals, communities and organizations.

Deepen the commitment to public service within the public sector.

Work closely with a faculty advisor to expand their skills through scholarly and professional opportunities beyond the classroom.

Internships & Career Opportunities

Government positions

Non-profit organizations

Parks and recreation

Human Resources

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration

Organizational Theory and Behavior

Public Policy Analysis

Research Methods for Public Administrators

Public Personnel Administration

Government Budgeting Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Girardeau, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 point scale

A resume

Two letters of recommendation addressing the student’s potential for a career in public or nonprofit service

A letter of intent addressing professional goals and objectives. The letter should address what the applicant expects to achieve through graduate level study. The letter should be typed and a maximum of 750 words in length.
GRE, LSAT, or GMAT scores are not required but may be submitted to strengthen application.

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

13622 USD / year

≈ 13622 USD / year
Out-of-State

7916 USD / year

≈ 7916 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7916 USD / year

≈ 7916 USD / year

Additional Details

National and Local : 6,892.92 USD per year International: 12,430.62 USD per year

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

United States

800 - 1300 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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