Overview

The Multi-Sector Public Service program offered by Old Dominion University equips students with the leadership, policy, and collaboration skills needed to tackle complex societal challenges and drive impactful solutions.

Key Facts

#15 most affordable online colleges for MPA Degrees, 2019 – OnlineU.org Take classes on campus or online
Taught by ODU faculty with expertise in nonprofit and public management, public-private partnerships, public procurement and contract management, citizen participation, dispute resolution, economic development, and more
NASPAA accredited by the Commission on Peer Review & Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

The Context of Public Administration
Public Budgeting and Financial Management
Public Policy and Evaluation
Ethics in Public Administration
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: A Public Administration and Public Policy Perspective
Research Methods in Public Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration View 604 other Masters in Public Administration in United States

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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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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts of all previous college work. During the admissions process, you may submit unofficial transcripts, but you will be required to provide official transcripts after admission;
A written statement describing how your experience in work and other settings and your choice of graduate study in public administration will lead to achieving your career goals. The statement must be cogent and have a good demonstration of writing ability; this should be considered a writing sample (1000-words maximum length).
A resume that includes your education and any/all work experience (the GRE is no longer required).
Minimum of two letters of recommendation from academic sources and/or employment supervisors. Please do not provide letters from friends, co-workers, or family.
For students whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the internet-based TOEFL, or 6.5 on the IELTS.

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

52065 USD / year

≈ 52065 USD / year
Out-of-State

52065 USD / year

≈ 52065 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18954 USD / year

≈ 18954 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 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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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Norfolk

Funding

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