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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
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 SCH
36-38
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Public Administration Public Policy Leadership View 690 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Upload unofficial transcripts.
- 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 Fee
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International
13123 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13123 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
9850 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9850 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
6784 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6784 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Saint Cloud
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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