Central Michigan University

Web Site

 http://www.chsbs.cmich.edu/

Degrees Offered

 MPA (Master of Public Administration)

Fields of Specialization

 Development/NGO, General/Public Management

U.S. State

 Michigan

School Setting:
Sub-urban		 Out-of State Graduate Tuition:
$33,200 annually
Tests Required:
GRE		 Living and Misc. Expenses:
$16,313 annually
Duration of Program:
MPA: 2 years		 Books and Supplies:
$1,296 annually
Popular Courses: Environmental Politics and Policy
Intergovernmental Relations
Comparative Public Policy		 Estimated Fees:
$1665
Accreditation:
North Central Association Colleges and Schools (NCA)		 Funding Opportunities:
University-Based Financial Aid
Graduate assistantships
Most common countries/regions represented:
Korea
Africa
United Kingdom

Typical Employers Hiring International Students:
NGOs
Local Governments
National Government
Regional Government
Contact Information:
Rick Kurtz
MPA Program Director
(989) 774-3436
MPA graduates are leaders. They lead their communities and organizations on the basis of advanced skills with a dedication to democratic values and public service. In today's global society, such leadership takes many forms and occurs in a variety of settings. The mission of the graduate program in public administration is to develop both the general knowledge and specific abilities needed for leadership in a fast changing world. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to act ethically and effectively in public management, state & local government, and to transcend traditional boundaries in the pursuit of prosperous, safe, and healthy communities.

The program offers flexibility and innovation in curriculum design to meet the diverse educational needs of part-time and full-time students, including evening courses, weekend courses, seminars, and internet enhanced learning (through our college of extended learning). Because careers in administration are varied and include the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, the curriculum is designed to develop advanced executive abilities through a combination of core competencies and specialized areas of concentration. Satisfactory completion of the program of study leads to the award of the master of public administration (MPA) degree.

The MPA. degree consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours. For pre-service students, 3 credits will be internship credits. For this purpose pre-service is defined as a student having no prior service experience in the public sector prior to being admitted into the program.


*Last Updated 2006, subject to change.