About the course

Whether you're seeking employment with a government or nonprofit organization or desire to serve in the public or private sector, Troy University's Master of Public Administration program excels in training public leaders and provides an excellent foundation for a career or advancement in public service.

　　While many students pursue the MPA to enhance their opportunities for promotion and advancement within their current organization, graduates of the program regularly find jobs such as policy analysts, program managers, grant writers, researchers, budget analysts, healthcare administrators, personnel specialists and law enforcement administrators. Combined with previous experience, the MPA degree equips graduates to rise to upper-level, supervisory and administrative positions within governmental or nonprofit organizations.

　　A versatile degree program taught by knowledgeable and skilled faculty, the MPA is conveniently offered in class, online and through a blended program option. The Master of Public Administration degree can be completed in as little as 15 months. Students may need to complete an internship if they have not worked a minimum of one year in a paraprofessional, professional, technical or supervisory position related to public administration or nonprofit work. In addition to convenient options, the MPA program was ranked by GetEducated.com as a quality program at an affordable price. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 15 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Troy
Term 3 (January), 2024	Troy
Term 1 (August), 2024	Troy
Term 3 (January), 2025	Troy
Term 1 (August), 2025	Troy
Term 3 (January), 2026	Troy
Term 1 (August), 2026	Troy

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Troy University

Applicants may be admitted unconditionally if they meet the following requirements:

　　Hold a master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution. No test score is required. An official transcript showing completion of a master’s or higher degree is required.

　　OR

　　Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 GPA on the last 30 semester hours. All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the GPA. All transcripts from all colleges or universities attended are required

　　AND

　　Have an acceptable score on the appropriate entrance e xam: GRE 294 (920 on the old exam) (verbal plus quantitative), MAT 396, or GMAT 490.

　　Completed International Application

　　Official diploma, and transcripts or mark sheets of Bachelor’s degree.

　　Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter). Passport identification page with machine readable code visible

　　English proficiency minimums: official TOEFL test overall score 70 or official IELTS test score 6.0 bands overall.

　　TOEFL: 523 (PBT)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

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