Overview

Public Administration is offered by Southern Arkansas University. This program will provide a strong foundation in public policy, the organizational environment, the management of public service organizations, and the application of quantitative and qualitative analysis to decision-making. The development of critical thinking skills and self-motivation are key components of the MPA program.

Learning Goals

Our graduates can communicate effectively.
Our graduates are prepared to be personally and socially responsible citizens.
Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
Our graduates can use technology and other methods to access and evaluate information, and use information responsibly, legally, ethically, and effectively.
Our graduates have content knowledge in their chosen fields and the necessary skills to be successful.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration

Nonprofit Organizations

Public and Non-profit Budgeting

Public Policy

Organizational Leadership

Professional Project

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

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Application Priority Deadlines for nationals

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Magnolia, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application.

Submit official transcript sent directly from the university where you have obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Submit graduate entrance test score.

Submit proof of immunizations (MMR).

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

9810 USD / year

≈ 9810 USD / year
Out-of-State

9810 USD / year

≈ 9810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6894 USD / year

≈ 6894 USD / year

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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