Program Overview
The Public Administration at Grand Valley State University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Allendale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- PA 520 - Foundations of Public Service Credits: 3
- PA 611 - Research Methods Credits: 3
- PA 612 - Human Resources in Organizations Credits: 3
- PA 614 - Organization Theory Credits: 3
- PA 619 - Public Management Seminar Credits: 3
- PA 615 - Public Financial Administration Credits: 3
- PA 620 - Metropolitan Politics and Administration Credits: 3
- PA 643 - Strategic Management and Planning Credits: 3
- PA 616 - Public Policy Analysis Credits: 3
- PA 621 - Administrative and Regulatory Law Credits: 3
- PA 641 - Economic and Community Development Credits: 3
- PA 642 - Conflict Management Credits: 3
- PA 644 - GIS in the Public Service Credits: 3
- PA 615 - Public Financial Administration Credits: 3
- PA 616 - Public Policy Analysis Credits: 3
- PA 620 - Metropolitan Politics and Administration Credits: 3
- PA 641 - Economic and Community Development Credits: 3
- PA 644 - GIS in the Public Service Credits: 3
- PA 630 - Health Administration and Service Credits: 3
- PA 631 - U.S. Health Policy and Politics Credits: 3
- PA 632 - Health Services Financial Management Credits: 3
- PA 633 - Health Economics Credits: 3
- PA 634 - Health Care Law and Ethics Credits: 3
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A completed graduate application.
- A $30 non-refundable application fee unless the applicant has previously applied to Grand Valley State University and has paid this fee.
- An official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution.
- Three references from informed sources.
- An essay on career and educational objectives (250 to 750 words).
- A resume
- Submission of test scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) for applicants whose native language is not English. The following minimum scores are expected: TOEFL is 80, IELTS is 6.5, and MELAB is 77.
- A minimum 3.0 grade point average from an accredited college or university. (This GPA will include all courses, including those classes that may have been repeated or transferred.) Also, holding a graduate degree, a graduate certificate, or having successfully completed at least 18 semester hours in another graduate program, will be considered as strong evidence of an applicants academic competency to do graduate level work in the MPA program.
- Three positive recommendations from well-informed sources such as current and/or former professors or supervisors.
- A demonstrated commitment to the public or nonprofit field. Ideally this would be three or more years of professional work experience since receiving a baccalaureate degree. Lesser professional, volunteer, and intern experiences with public-serving organizations will be considered positively for pre-career applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 580 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Grand Valley State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, United States
Grand Valley State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 39