Overview

The Public Administration program from Hamline University takes a theory-to-practice approach so you immediately apply what you learn. Build your expertise and enrich your community while working with instructors who have years of experience in their respective fields and are passionate about teaching.

With an MPA Degree from Hamline, you will:

Develop your expertise so you can address continuous change and provide important leadership to public sector agencies to positively affect people's lives.

Expand your professional network, learning from instructors and colleagues who are actively engaged in public service and joining a network of more than 1,000 MPA alumni serving the public across the state and nation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leading in Organizations

Nonprofit and Government Collaboration

Data Analytics and Decision Making

Program Evaluation and Assessment

Public Policy Analysis

Public Fiscal Management

Human Resource Management for Government

Administrative Law

Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All international applicants must pay a $100 application fee. The application fee is accepted in the form of a bank draft (payable to Hamline University).

Write 1-2 pages (typed, double-spaced) describing your career goals and how a Masters or Doctorate degree at Hamline will help you reach them.

We require that all international applicants submit an official course-by-course evaluation from an expert Academic Credential Evaluator.

Students are responsible to cover all fees of such evaluation as well as to make their own arrangements with the Credential Evaluation Company to send their documents directly to Hamline University.

Recommendation letters can come from teachers, undergraduate major advisors, research advisors, work supervisors, or work colleagues.

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Hamline University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

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International

14640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 610 USD per credit during 20 months.
National

14640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 610 USD per credit during 20 months.
In-State

14640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 610 USD per credit during 20 months.

Living costs for Saint Paul

1040 - 1755 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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