Overview

With a focus on leadership, policy analysis, and ethical decision-making, the Public Administration graduates from Savannah State University are prepared to make a positive impact in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the community at large.

Key Facts

The MPA Program Seeks to:

Prepare public managers to assume management and leadership positions in a variety of organizational settings in Coastal Georgia and beyond;

Provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities identified as important to job entry and career advancement;

Help students develop and apply general public management knowledge and skills in solving problems typically faced by managers in the public and nonprofit sectors;

Encourage students to demonstrate commitment to public service through such opportunities as internships, organized projects, and community involvement; and,

Graduate students who have developed the knowledge, skills, and abilities to act ethically and effectively as public administrators who will lead and manage in public governance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History, Scope, and Practice of Public Administration

Organizational Theory

Management of Human Resources

Public Budgeting and Finance

Statistical Applications in Public Administration

Research Methods

Information Resource Management

Capstone Seminar in Public Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Savannah, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration View 604 other Masters in Public Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Online Application

A minimum overall GPA of 2.50

Two professional recommendation letters

Statement of Purpose detailing the applicant’s pertinent and professional experience, education, interest and goals in pursuing the MPA Degree (no more than 2 typewritten pages, single-spaced)

Resume / Curriculum Vita

Official transcripts from each college/university attended (undergraduate and graduate)

For applicants with an undergraduate Overall GPA of 2.50 or higher, a GRE score is not required

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18288 USD / year

≈ 18288 USD / year
Out-of-State

18288 USD / year

≈ 18288 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4824 USD / year

≈ 4824 USD / year

Living costs

Savannah

United States

900 - 1510 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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Scholarships Information

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