DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Public Administration program combines academic concepts with hands-on experience, perfect for both students starting their careers and working professionals seeking development. You'll gain practical problem-solving abilities, ethical governance techniques, and leadership competencies that immediately improve educational and professional capabilities. Our Public Administration Department aims to promote outstanding public sector management through excellence in education, research, and community engagement. We're dedicated to building the expertise and capabilities that empower public service professionals to become more effective managers and leaders.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Application for admission to the M.P.A. program is made directly to the Graduate School. A completed application consists of the Graduate School application, a twopage statement of career goals, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Precareer students should request at least two letters of recommendation from previous instructors who can judge their ability to do graduate work. If precareer students have public sector experience, they should request a letter from an employer who can judge their potential as future public administrators. In'service students should request at least one letter of recommendation from a previous instructor and remaining letters from public sector employers.
Prerequisites for admission to the program are 9 semester hours in the social sciences, including at least one course in U.S. government, and appropriate undergraduate work in mathematics or statistics. Application for admission to the M.P.A. program is made directly to the Graduate School. A completed application consists of the Graduate School application, a twopage statement of career goals, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOEFL ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Precareer students should request at least two letters of recommendation from previous instructors who can judge their ability to do graduate work. If precareer students have public sector experience, they should request a letter from an employer who can judge their potential as future public administrators. In'service students should request at least one letter of recommendation from a previous instructor and remaining letters from public sector employers.
Prerequisites for admission to the program are 9 semester hours in the social sciences, including at least one course in U.S. government, and appropriate undergraduate work in mathematics or statistics. Application for admission to the M.P.A. program is made directly to the Graduate School. A completed application consists of the Graduate School application, a twopage statement of career goals, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOEFL ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Tuition
USD
18,180