About the course

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the degree of choice for individuals with an interest in public affairs and professional management in the public and nonprofit sectors. Whether you’re seeking a first job in government or with a nonprofit organization, or are interested in advancing in an existing career, Georgia State’s MPA program provides the skills and knowledge government and nonprofit agencies seek. Join us as we explore new ideas and perspectives on public and nonprofit administration, policy and governance in the 21st century.

　　The M.P.A. degree requires 39 hours of graduate coursework, which can be completed in two years, full-time.

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　　The Criminal Justice concentration prepares students for managerial, planning, and development careers in the court system, corrections, and law enforcement, as well as positions in local, state, or national government. Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary for effective public management: planning and decision-making, managing people, money and programs. It also enables those who currently perform administrative responsibilities with the opportunity for substantial professional development. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Atlanta
Fall (August), 2024	Atlanta
Spring (January), 2025	Atlanta

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Georgia State University

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.

　　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 minimum recommended score is 100. The recommended minimum is a score of 7.

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Georgia State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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