Overview
About this Degree
The Public Administration program at James Madison University is appropriate for students pursuing public service careers in government, nonprofit organizations, and private sector firms providing services to governments. The program welcomes applications from recent undergraduates and experienced professionals seeking to develop and strengthen a broad set of administrative skills. Also, qualified JMU undergraduates can complete the program in their 5th year.
The Public Administration program of James Madison University promotes engaged citizenship and public service responsive to diverse needs and perspectives. The program cultivates effective and ethical analysts, managers and leaders for work in local, national and global contexts.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Public Administration
- Public Organizational Behavior
- Public Budgeting
- Program Evaluation in Public Administration
- Research Methods for Program Evaluation
- Seminar in Public Personnel Administration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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International Students: Apply several months prior to the application deadline for your program, ideally 6-12 months in advance.
Language
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Credits
36-42
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Administration View 620 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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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
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Purpose, outlining professional goals and motivation for pursuing the M.P.A. degree
- Professional resume summarizing education, work, and volunteer experiences
- GRE/GMAT is required unless the applicant:
- Public Administration 5th year format - GRE is required unless you have have 4 or more years of relevant professional experience and GPA of 3.0 or higher
Tuition Fee
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International
46476 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1291 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
46476 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1291 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
20196 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 561 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Harrisonburg
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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