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Public Administration

Northern Michigan University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline Jul, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Marquette, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Administration at Northern Michigan University is a MA 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 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6
  4. Tuition: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

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. Research Methods of Public Administration
  2. Educational Research
  3. Seminar in Public Policy Analysis
  4. Principles of Public Administration
  5. Ethics and Public Administration
  6. Organizational Theory
  7. Politics of Public Budgeting
  8. Seminar in Public Personnel Administration
  9. Experiential Applications Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Complete the graduate plan of study with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Complete a graduate research project or a thesis as part of either ED 500 or ED 599. 
  • Complete the graduate plan of study in accordance with the requirements for master’s degree in the Academic Standards and Policies section of this Graduate Bulletin as well as in accordance with the appropriate program description in the School of Education.
  • Students may be denied admission, or they may be dismissed from a graduate program or internship/practicum in education if they demonstrate a lack of professional competence and effectiveness as an educator or fail to perform course work effectively.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University logo

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, United States

public university established in 1899 and located in Marquette, Michigan, U.S.

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jul, 2026
  • Start Date Aug, 2026
  • Language English