Program Overview
The Public Administration at Missouri 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
- Tuition: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Missouri City, 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
- Policy Analysis
- Quantitative Methods of Political Science and Public Policy
- Seminar in Public Administration
- In-Service Training in Public Administration
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).
Entrance requirements
1. 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
2. Three strong letters of recommendation from undergraduate professors and/or persons well acquainted with the applicant\'s education and abilities. Letters should be submitted directly to Dr. Patrick Scott, Director of the Mpa program.
3. A minimum score of 290 on the Graduate Record Examination general examination.
4. Applicants with a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 and/or score of less than 290 on the GRE test may be admitted to the program on a provisional status at the discretion of the MPA director. A personal interview may be required.
5. Foreign students applying for admission to the MGS program who do not have an undergraduate degree from an American university must have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate degree at an accredited university. They must also demonstrate graduate-level proficiency in English by either having achieved a score of 550 on the paper-based, or a comparable score of 79 on the IBT or internet- based TOEFL, or by other equivalent means.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 11,108 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Missouri 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 Missouri State University
Missouri State University
Springfield, United States
Missouri State University, formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is...
University Profile- Start Date September 2025
- Language English
- Duration 24 months