Overview

Key Features

Tomorrow's leaders will guide public response to some of our nation's most pressing policy issues ― energy and climate change, national security, criminal justice reform, and labor rights. Those challenges, along with so many others, demand creative thinkers and innovators just like you.

The Public Administration - Government Administration program at Columbus State University works for working adults. Here's how:

Flexibility: Complete either track entirely online or through a combination of online and on-campus courses. We offer a traditional 15-week semester structure and a more concentrated 8-week structure.

Accessibility: With class sizes that average 15-20 students, it's easy to connect with professors and get one-on-one support.

National Recognition: Best Value Colleges ranked CSU's MPA program #4 Most Affordable Online Colleges in 2020 and #25 Best Master's in Public Administration Online Programs in 2020.

Careers

When you earn your master’s degree in public administration, you’ll be prepared for a broad range of careers including:

Chief Executive Officer
City Manager
Compliance Manager
Economist
Education Administrator
Financial Analyst
Human Resources Manager
Non-profit Administrator
Public Relations Manager
Urban and Regional Planner

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of Public Administration

Public Personnel Administration

Public Budgeting and Financial Administration

Research Methods for Administration

Organization Theory and Leadership

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application + $50 non-refundable application fee

Immunization information

Official transcript from each college and university attended

Verification and proof of Lawful Presence

A cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.75 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree is required.

One letter of recommendation (PDF) from an employer, past professor, or another person familiar with the applicant's work.

Statement of purpose which introduces the applicant to the program, outlines their interest in the program, their personal and professional goals, and the relevant work and/or life experiences that they feel qualifies them for the program.

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

16200 USD / year

≈ 16200 USD / year
Out-of-State

16200 USD / year

≈ 16200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

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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