Overview

Required coursework covers all five substantive areas of public administration: 1) Public Administration Theory, 2) Management, 3) Organization Theory, 4) Public Policy, and 5) Ethics. The program prepares you as a leader and manager in the public, nonprofit, and international sectors.

What you'll learn

In the Public Administration program from Saint Cloud State University you will develop knowledge, skills, and abilities used by public and non-profit managers to formulate, implement, and evaluate policies, projects, and programs that effectively address important challenges within your organization or community.

You will study a common set of eight core courses and choose four elective courses in your concentration of interest. We offer four concentrations: 1) City and County Leadership and Management, 2) Nonprofit Leadership and Management, 3) International Development Leadership and Management, and 4) a concentration allowing a specialization not covered by the three existing concentrations: Leadership and Management.

Popular Careers

City/county manager

Management/administrative analyst

Human resources manager

Financial manager

Budget analyst

Grant writer

President/CEO nonprofit organization

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Public and Nonprofit Organizational Theory and Behavior

Public Budgeting and Public Finance

Public and Nonprofit Human Resource Management

Leadership in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

Ethics in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

36-38

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Saint Cloud, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

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Upload all required documents, including a customized Statement of Intent, Resume of educational and professional skills and experience, writing samples, and other required documents prescribed under program-specific admission policy.

Upload your statement of intent, resume, and a writing sample (if required).

Applicants may also submit unofficial copies of GRE/GMAT scores, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE and International transcript evaluations (if required) for the review process.

If admitted, you will need to submit official documents before coursework commences.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

10147 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10146 USD / year

≈ 10146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10146 USD / year

≈ 10146 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Cloud

United States

900 - 1400 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

What you'll learn

Popular Careers

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

Living costs

Saint Cloud

Funding

Scholarships Information

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