Overview

Lead the Public Sector

Gain the skills to succeed in a leadership role in the public sector with the online Master of Public Administration program from Lindenwood University. This flexible program prepares you for a career in government or at an international agency or organization.

When you earn your master’s in public administration online, you will explore the practical and conceptual tools needed to excel in the field. The program at Lindenwood University combines business administration and human services to give you a strong foundation. Study vital subjects such as public finance, governmental budgeting and economic analysis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration: Principles, Applications and Ethics
Program-Implementation and Evaluation
Governmental Budgeting
Economic Analysis for Policy Makers
Public Finance and Taxation
Business-Government Environment

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Saint Charles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Current résumé
Letter of intent, including a personal statement regarding your interest in the program and career goals
Two letters of recommendation
Official undergraduate transcript(s), as well as official transcript(s) from any graduate school(s) attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0
GMAT is not required. Applicants with a lower GPA, however, may submit official GMAT or GRE scores in lieu of the 3.0 GPA requirement. Admission based on GMAT or GRE scores is granted to students who have an official minimum GMAT score of 500 or combined GRE scores of 300. Scores should less than five years old at the time of application. Applicants who do not meet the GPA, GMAT, or GRE thresholds may be considered for further evaluation and an interview may be required. Please discuss options with your enrollment counselor.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16819 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16819 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16819 USD / year

≈ 16819 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Lead the Public Sector

Programme Structure

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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