Bowling Green State University

Web Site

 http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/pols/mpa/

Degrees Offered

 MPA (Master of Public Administration)

Fields of Specialization

 Development/NGO, General/Public Management, Non-Profit

U.S. State

 Ohio

Country/Region

 Central United States

School Setting:
Sub-urban		 Out-of State Graduate Tuition:
$5,084/semester
Tests Required:
GRE		 General Fee:
$633/semester
Duration of Program:
MPA:2 years
 Non-Resident Fee:
$75/semester
Popular Courses:
International Organizations
International Political Economy
International Law		 Total Costs:
On campus - $31,432 per year
Off campus - $35,094 per year
Accreditation:
North Central Association Colleges and Schools (NCA) 		Funding Opportunities:
University-Based Financial Aid
Teaching Assistantships
Most common countries/regions represented:
Russia/Former Soviet Republics
China
Kenya
Typical Employers Hiring International Students:
International Peace Academy
Tabari, Inc.
European Union
United Nations
Contact Information:
Dr. Shannon Orr
(419) 372-7593
The BGSU MPA program offers a number of unique advantages for prospective graduate students.  The faculty at BGSU are committed to teaching and research in their fields. Courses are designed to provide a blend of theoretical learning with practical experience. To facilitate learning, our faculty use a variety of teaching methods in the classroom including case studies, conference sessions, simulations, debates and applied community projects are just a few of the classroom experiences that are typical of our program. As part of their course work students have written grants and strategic management plans for local community organizations, developed surveys to assess transportation needs and evaluate the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation programs and participated in a semester long labor negotiation simulation.

Many of our students receive funding either as Teaching/Research Assistants with Political Science faculty, or in other centers or programs at the University.  A number of our faculty have participated in international programs such as the Fullbright program.  We have hosted a number of exchange students through organizations such as the Association of German/American Clubs, and the BGSU/ Salzburg exchange to name a few.  

*Last Updated 2006, subject to change.