Overview

The Master in Public Administration program from Florida International University is designed to meet the needs of a mix of professionals and traditional students. With the option of attending classes on campus or online, some finish in as little as 16 months.

Why FIU MPA?

Our 3500+ graduates hold a variety of position in the public and non-profit sector, as well as in private sector firms. Review the MPA Program Data to learn more about how our graduates are making an impact.

FIU MPA is NASPAA-accredited and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the BEST in South Florida and the 9th best online MPA in the country.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political, Social & Economic Context of Public Administration

Policy Analysis & Program Planning

Human Resources Management & Policy

Quantitative Applications

Public Finance & the Budgetary Process

Leadership & Decision Making

Applied Research Methods for Accountability in Public and Non-Profit Organizations

The Practice of Public Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application fee. A $30.00, non-refundable, application fee payable by check, money order, or credit card is required;

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution;
Submit official transcript/s.

Three letters of recommendation from undergraduate faculty or work supervisors;

Current resume

Three page essay;

GRE, GMAT, or LSAT score if undergraduate GPA is less than 3.25 in the last 60 credits of upper division coursework;

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

19014 USD / year

≈ 19014 USD / year
Out-of-State

19014 USD / year

≈ 19014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8202 USD / year

≈ 8202 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition fees for Florida residents: $4,371 per semester.Online tuition fees for non-Florida residents: $9,285 per semester.

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 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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Overview

Why FIU MPA?

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Miami

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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