Program Overview
The Public Administration (MPA) at Wright State University is a Master programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Fairborn, 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
- Foundations and Tools of Public Administration
- Public Budgeting and Fiscal Management
- Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation
- Theory and Management Behavior
- Managing Human Resources in Public Service
- Quantitative Analysis
- Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
- Applicants must have earned a Bachelor degree prior to matriculation in the MPA program. Students who earned an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 may be granted Regular admission status. Those with an undergraduate GPA lower than 3.0 but at least 2.7 may be granted Conditional admission status. Prospective applicants who do not meet these criteria for admission should review the policies of the WSU Graduate School for additional options or
- The preferred application deadline for the MPA program is March 31. Prospective students submitting completed applications by this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after March 31 will receive consideration on a space-available basis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wright 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 Wright State University
Wright State University
Dayton, United States
public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States
University Profile- Language English
