Overview

The highly-ranked Public Administration program of Central Michigan University has been helping public service-minded leaders like you take the next step toward innovative leadership. Our practical courses, which can be completed online or face-to-face during evenings and weekends, provide a strong foundation for any public-facing administrator, whether in the government, private or nonprofit sectors.You'll gain skills and knowledge in how to manage employees, engage the community, design public budgets, analyze public policy and lead your organization toward a prosperous and sustainable future.

Our program is accredited by Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), the global standard in public service education.

Program Highlights

As an MPA student you'll have the opportunity to:

participate in our program's own research entity, the Transnational Initiative on Governance Research and Education Network (TIGRE-Net).

participate in management simulations sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in South Korea and NASPAA.

apply to be a graduate assistant (on-campus students only.)

complete an internship. Previous MPA students have interned for the City of Flint, Michigan, the Jimmy Carter Foundation, and the Isabella County Office of Emergency Management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nonprofit Management

Public Personnel Management

Public Budgeting and Finance

Program Analysis and Evaluation

Administration and Ethics in Public Service

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Administration View 618 other Masters in Public Administration in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Along with the application, you’ll need to submit a $50 application fee

Submit a copy of your passport

Submit proof of English proficiency or your intent to study English upon arrival – unless you are from an exempted country where English is the primary language of instruction.

You also may demonstrate English proficiency by completing the English studies program through CMU's English Language Institute.

Applicants must provide a third-party course-by-course credential evaluation and document verification

Tuition Fee

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International

17704 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 957 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

14023 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 758 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

14023 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 758 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Mount Pleasant

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Administration.

Available Scholarships

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