Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration - Urban Planning and Economic Development 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) program is the premier graduate degree for professionals pursuing careers in public service and nonprofit management. Whether you're starting your journey in government or nonprofit work, or aiming to progress in your current role, Georgia State's MPA equips you with the expertise that public and nonprofit employers value. Discover innovative approaches to public service, policy development, and organizational leadership for today's complex societal challenges.
The M.P.A. degree serves as the gold standard for professionals entering or advancing in governmental roles across all levels. It's equally valuable for those managing nonprofit entities and professional associations. This comprehensive, interdisciplinary program develops future leaders for managerial, analytical, and policy-focused positions in public and nonprofit sectors. Beyond our rigorous core curriculum, students can specialize in key areas including public sector management, fiscal policy, financial administration, and policy assessment.
Public administration represents both the practical and theoretical aspects of managing public resources, playing a vital role in national well-being, economic growth, and societal safety. Public administrators' decisions profoundly impact our daily lives in countless ways. With government employing approximately 17% of the U.S. workforce and public expenditures representing nearly one-third of GDP, understanding public administration has never been more crucial. The growing interdependence between government, private enterprises, and nonprofit organizations makes knowledge of public sector operations essential for professionals across all fields.
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.
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.
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.
Upload Transcripts from each Post-secondary College/University Attended:
Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application or upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has been submitted.
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.
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.
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.
Upload Transcripts from each Post-secondary College/University Attended:
Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application or upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has been submitted.
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