Program Overview
The Public Administration (MPA) at Eastern Kentucky 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 (MPA) 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 855 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 525 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Richmond, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration (MPA) 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
- Administrative Law
- Research Methods
- Administration, Ethics, and Public Policy
- Public Sector Leadership
- Public Sector Organizations and Management
- Public Human Resources Management
- Public Finance Administration
- Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
- Community Development
- Seminar in State and Local Politics
- Seminar in Intergovernmental Relations
- Strategic Planning and Grant
- Nonprofit Organizations
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).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 855 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 525 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 855 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 525 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Eastern Kentucky 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 Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, United States
Eastern Kentucky University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 24 months