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Master's

Online Master's Degree Master of Public Administration (General)

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Highlights

  • 100% Online. Courses Available 24/7.
  • SACSCOC Accreditation
  • Military Support
  • Choose From 11 Start Dates Each Year

$278

Per Credit Hour

Graduate

JAN 21

Next Start Date

All Courses

120

Number of Credits

All courses

90

Maximum Transfer Credits

All courses

Program Description

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to resolve societal problems. The MPA program prepares graduates for careers in public, non-profit, and private organizations in which they can develop, implement, and manage public programs and public policies.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

Analyze problem-solving strategies for implementation in public/non-profit agencies.
Apply ethical principles related to multiculturalism and gender equity to resolve ethical dilemmas in the workplace.
Evaluate public sector budgets.
Manage the public policy process to improve organizations.
Program Highlight

Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

Course Type
Tuition RatePer Credit Hour*
Undergraduate
$278
Graduate
$359
Doctoral
$561

*Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition rates are subject to change.

CSU's tuition rate for associate, bachelor's and master's courses is $250 per credit hour for all active-duty military members using tuition assistance except those who are using a Learning Partner discount. The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.

† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

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