Overview

About Public Administration at Augusta University

The Public Administration program offered by Augusta University enhances the performance of public and nonprofit organizations in our region, state, and the nation by preparing public service leaders to competently and ethically lead public and nonprofit organizations.

As an interdisciplinary professional degree program, we seek to:

provide a broad education for individuals entering government and nonprofit organizations in administrative positions,
enhance the capabilities and performance of individuals currently serving in management positions in our region,
produce impactful public administration research,
emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in public service, and
provide curriculum offerings and outreach that strengthen the governing capacity in the region.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of Public Administration

Constitutional and Administrative Law

Leadership and Ethics

Public Budgeting

Analytical Tools for Decision Makers

Public Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Augusta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended by the applicant.

Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) scores. Scores must be within the last five years. The MPA Director can recommend a waiver to The Graduate School for the GRE requirement, for applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

A current resume.

A 500-1,000 word typed personal statement that describes the applicant's career at the present time, where he or she wants to be in five years, and how the MPA program will help the applicant get there.

Verification of lawful presence in the United States

Completed immunization form

TOEFL Exam Scores: Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English.

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

20688 USD / year

≈ 20688 USD / year
Out-of-State

20104 USD / year

≈ 20104 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5642 USD / year

≈ 5642 USD / year

Living costs

Augusta

United States

900 - 1400 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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