Florida International University

Web Site

 http://chua2.fiu.edu/pa/

Degrees Offered

 MPA (Master of Public Administration), Ph.D programs, Bachelors in Public Administration

Fields of Specialization

 Development/NGO, Int'l Public Admin/Public Service, Economic Development, General/Public Management, Non-Profit, Policy, Urban

U.S. State

 Florida

Country/Region

 Eastern United States

School Setting:
Urban		 Full-time Graduate Tuition for Fall:
$238/credit hour

Tests Required:
TOEFL

 Miscellaneous Fees:
$136 per semester
Duration of Program:
MPA:2 years
Ph.D in Public Administration: 2.5 years
Bachelors degree in Public Administration: 4 years		 Full-time Graduate Fees for Spring and Summer:
$742/credit hour
Popular Courses:
International/Comparative Public Administration
The Practice of Public Management		 Application Fee:
$30
Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)		 Funding Opportunities:
University-Based Financial Aid
Most common countries/regions represented:
China
Uganda
Romania

Typical Employers Hiring International Students:
United Nations
World Bank
Swedish International Development Agency
InterAmerican Development Bank
Asian Development Bank

Contact Information:
Allan Rosenbaum, Graduate Program Director
(305) 348-5890
This program prepares students for careers in public service and non-profit organizations. It also prepares students for private sector positions having significant contact with public administrations. The degree provides pre-service and mid-career students with an appropriate mix of technical and generalist skills needed for management and analytic positions in local, state, and federal government, as well as non-profit organizations. Graduates are well-prepared for positions as a city manager, finance director, budget analyst, personnel director, special project coordinator and program analyst. The MPA program in Public Administration is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.


*Last Updated 2006, subject to change.