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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 10,655 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,811 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Raleigh, 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 508 - Government & Public Administration
- PA 510 - Ethics and Professional Practice
- PA 511 - Public Policy Analysis
- PA 512 - The Budgetary Process
- PA 513 - Public Organization Behavior
- PA 514 - Management Systems
- PA 515 - Research Methods and Analysis
- PA 601 - Effective Public Communications
- PA 522 - Intergovernmental Relations in the United States
- PA 521 - Government & Planning
- PA 523 - Municipal Law
- PA 525: Organizational Development and Change Management
- PA 530 - Financial Management in the Public Sector
- PA 531 - Human Resource Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
- PA 532 - Contract Negotiation and Mediation in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors
- PA 535 - Problem Solving for Public and Nonprofit Managers
- PA 536 - Management of Nonprofit Organizations
- PA 553 - Disasters and Public Policy
- PA 598 - Special Topics in Public Administration
- 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
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, United States
public research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
