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Public Administration

North Carolina State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 10,655 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,811 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Raleigh, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Administration at North Carolina 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 10,655 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,811 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Raleigh, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. PA 508 - Government & Public Administration
  2. PA 510 - Ethics and Professional Practice
  3. PA 511 - Public Policy Analysis
  4. PA 512 - The Budgetary Process
  5. PA 513 - Public Organization Behavior
  6. PA 514 - Management Systems
  7. PA 515 - Research Methods and Analysis
  8. PA 601 - Effective Public Communications
  9. PA 522 - Intergovernmental Relations in the United States
  10. PA 521 - Government & Planning
  11. PA 523 - Municipal Law
  12. PA 525: Organizational Development and Change Management
  13. PA 530 - Financial Management in the Public Sector
  14. PA 531 - Human Resource Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
  15. PA 532 - Contract Negotiation and Mediation in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors
  16. PA 535 - Problem Solving for Public and Nonprofit Managers
  17. PA 536 - Management of Nonprofit Organizations
  18. PA 553 - Disasters and Public Policy
  19. PA 598 - Special Topics in Public Administration
  20. PA 640 - Grant Writing

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • The Graduate School application and application fee

  • A personal statement (one-page summary of career goals and the ways the MPA will help achieve them)

  • A resume (appended to the personal statement)

  • Three letters of reference (at least one academic reference is suggested but not required)

  • One copy of transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate college work

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 10,655 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,811 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 10,655 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,811 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact North Carolina 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 North Carolina State University

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North Carolina State University

Raleigh, United States

public research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months