Overview

The Public Administration (Online) course offered at Lamar University provides you with the comprehensive education you need for advanced management positions. A valuable addition to your existing career—or a great start for a career change—this degree shows employers you’re serious about public service and committed to improving society.

The MPA program is designed for working professionals and allows you to decide when and where to attend online courses. This 100% online MPA program gives you the critical-thinking and decision-making skills you need to serve as a confident, competent leader for the public.

Possible career outcomes

Director of Transportation
Urban Planning and Development Executive
Parks and Recreation Manager
Police Commissioner
Director of Public Affairs
Game Warden

Programme Structure

Course Include:

Public Administration: Theory and Methods
Public Organization
Ethics and Morality in Public Administration
Leadership in Public Administration and Non-profits
Constitutional Law for Public Administration
State Institutions

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-21 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application form (U.S. or international) and pay a one-time application fee of $25
Submit official transcripts from all high schools, colleges, and universities you have attended
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in political science, public administration, emergency management, or the equivalent. Applicants with degrees in other fields are required to have taken an American Government course.
- Students with an overall GPA of 3.25 and higher may be eligible for a GRE waiver.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9722 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9722 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9722 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

Possible career outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

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