Overview

Public Administration at Drake University is offered entirely online and emphasizes courses in human resources, public policy, ethics, and decision making, empowering students to make an immediate impact on the communities in which they serve.

Additionally, all six week courses are asynchronous, which means you can study when and where it works best for you. There are no in-person requirements or scheduled online class meetings.

Students at Public Administration at Drake University will:

Learn to lead and manage with confidence as you complete coursework that focuses on technology, cybersecurity, business, and project management.

Gain an understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape through the completion of coursework consisting of healthcare administration, healthcare policy, ethics, law and advocacy and conflict resolution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Changing Environment & Management of Public & Nonprofit Organizations

Managing Human Resources as Assets

Applying Information, Research, and Analysis in Nonprofit and Public Environments

Public Budget & Financial Management

Public Organizations & Leadership

Public Policy Decision Making and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Des Moines, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application.

Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities.

Submit an electronic copy of your résumé or curriculum vitae.

Submit a typed, one-page essay detailing how a graduate education at Drake University will help you reach your academic and professional goals.

Submit contact information for two professional recommendations.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

10710 USD / year

≈ 10710 USD / year
Out-of-State

10710 USD / year

≈ 10710 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10710 USD / year

≈ 10710 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Students at Public Administration at Drake University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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