Overview

Students in the Public Administration Senior Leadership program at Clark University are accomplished public service professionals with at least five years of experience. Network with senior practitioners from all over New England who share your professional goals and challenges.

The program’s flexible, affordable format allows you to keep your career on track while you earn your degree quickly and expand your professional network. Learn from your fellow cohort students and expert faculty who are experienced practitioners in their field and apply what you learn to your daily challenges in real time.

Program Outcomes

To accomplish the program’s mission, Clark University commits to providing an education that prepares students to achieve the following program outcomes:

Ethical Leadership: Graduates will demonstrate ethical leadership skills, applying principles of integrity, accountability, and transparency to address complex public challenges and promote social equity.
Innovative Problem-Solving: Graduates will develop innovative problem-solving skills, using evidence-based strategies to propose solutions to pressing public issues.
Public Service Values: Graduates will embody public service values, advocating for inclusive and equitable policies and practices with integrity and compassion.
Global Citizenship and Responsibility: Graduates will recognize their roles and responsibilities as global citizens, critically examining challenges with integrity and empathy, and advocating for inclusive solutions to promote the common good.
Applied Learning: Graduates will apply theoretical knowledge and gain practical skills through experiential learning opportunities, e.g., internships, fieldwork, and community service.
Effective Communication and Collaboration: Graduates will demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills to achieve common goals and promote positive change.

Lifelong Learning: Graduates will engage in continuous professional development to enhance their skills and leadership in public administration and service.

Careers

Municipal Department Leadership Positions
City or Town Managers
Police/Fire Chiefs
State Government Departmental Leadership Positions
Planning Director
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Economic Development Director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Service and Administration

Research Design & Methods

Seminar in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management

Organizational Behavior & Leadership

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Capstone Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

10 alternative credits

Course units

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Worcester, 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.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form

Application fee (nonrefundable): $75

Personal statement (refer to additional information below for details)

Letters of recommendation (refer to additional information below for details)

Résumé

All academic transcripts (refer to additional information below for details)

English Language Requirements — International applicants only (refer to additional information below for details)

Test scores and other program-specific requirements

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25493 USD / year

≈ 25493 USD / year
Out-of-State

25493 USD / year

≈ 25493 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25493 USD / year

≈ 25493 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 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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