Overview

Course Details

Learn how to tackle tough questions, break silos, creatively problem solve, and communicate solutions by enrolling in the Public Administration MPA course at American Public University.

APU’s MPA degree is designed for those currently in public management or service—providing a broad understanding of the goals and challenges of public administration. This public administration degree online program examines the field from a planning, organization, management, and analytic perspective, while building knowledge of administrative theory, as well as program and policy process.

This program promotes the core values of service, ethics, competence, and diversity. Using case studies and facilitated discussion, you collaborate with fellow students to strategically address issues and build a shared learning experience.

Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:

Coaching and Conflict Resolution
Disaster Management
Environmental Policy
Health Policy
Human Resources
National Security
Organizational Management
Public Policy
Security Management

Key Facts

Assess the leading approaches to managing public organizations
Evaluate the moral, legal, and ethical aspects of decision-making in the public sector
Evaluate the government budgeting process and funding of government programs and organizations
Appraise the role of government organizations in public policy development and implementation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration in Society

Public Writing

Ethics in Government

Public Policy

Public Management

Public Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charles Town, 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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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All APU graduate programs require you to have earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Please read all graduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
If you have a non-U.S. transcript, please view our International Admissions page for more information.
There is no fee to complete the APU admission application.

TOEFL iBT minimum scores required: 24 in Reading, 27 in Writing

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8190 USD / year

≈ 8190 USD / year
Out-of-State

8190 USD / year

≈ 8190 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8190 USD / year

≈ 8190 USD / year

Additional Details

$290 with Preferred Military Rate

$386.75 with Veteran Grant

$409.50 with APUS Opportunity Grant

Funding

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