Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Georgia State Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the premier degree for professionals pursuing careers in public service and nonprofit management. Whether you're starting your career in government or nonprofit work, or looking to advance in your current role, Georgia State's MPA program equips you with the essential skills valued by public and nonprofit organizations. Together, we'll examine innovative approaches to public administration, policy development, and governance in today's complex world.
Our MPA program holds full accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Explore the NASPAA Code of Good Practice. The college is additionally affiliated with the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management. National rankings consistently place our public affairs curriculum in the top 21 programs nationally, with top 10 recognition for specialties including public finance, urban policy, nonprofit leadership, and local government administration. Through our Department of Public Management and Policy, students engage with distinguished faculty whose research and teaching expertise spans diverse administrative systems and policy challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
Application Fee: A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card.
Goal Statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the certificate or degree program you are seeking. Most applicants write about two typed pages, summarizing their work experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0. If submitting GRE scores, official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Letters should be submitted through the online application. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7.
Application Fee: A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card.
Goal Statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the certificate or degree program you are seeking. Most applicants write about two typed pages, summarizing their work experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0. If submitting GRE scores, official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
Three Letters of Recommendation: Letters should be submitted through the online application. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7.
Tuition
USD
24,246