Overview

The Public Administration program from Governors State University provides a high-quality education to a diverse student body while engaging in scholarly activities and community service. We empower our students with an ethical perspective, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to effectively manage a public entity.

The MPA program prepares you to serve as a professional manager in administrative branches of government–local, county, state, and federal–as well as in community, human service, and other not-for-profit organizations.

You will learn from faculty with experience on the front lines of service, just like you. With the program motto “knowledge is power,” our faculty have all used education as a catalyst to make personal evolutions that empower community change.

Career Path

The primary emphasis of the Master of Public Administration degree is to imbue you with an understanding and respect for the formative, ethical, and political environment within which American public administration is conducted. You will learn to apply sound reasoning (critical thinking) to develop viable solutions to problems along with specific concepts, techniques, and skills of management in the public sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Analysis in Public Administration

Seminar in Public Human Resource Administration

Public Organization Theory and Behavior

Seminar in Public Budgeting

Seminar in Research Methods

Ethics for Public Administration

Public Finance

Seminar in Public and Strategic Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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National rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

all official transcripts showing evidence of a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. on a 4.0 scale (G.P.A. calculated from the last 60 credit hours);
two confidential letters of recommendation from professional references (e.g. current or former college faculty member, current or former work supervisor, or community leader;
a two page, double spaced statement of intent which discusses personal short and long term career goals and reasons for pursuing a MPA degree at this time and what about this particular program is going to help reach those goals. Please give specific personal examples of leadership and provide other pertinent information to help the committee select candidates who can benefit from and contribute to the program. The statement of intent offers applicants the opportunity to demonstrate writing and communication skills and supports your candidacy for the MPA;

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

32214 USD / year

≈ 32214 USD / year
Out-of-State

16107 USD / year

≈ 16107 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16107 USD / year

≈ 16107 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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