About the course

Our program is one of fewer than 300 programs in the nation accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). Our graduates work in a wide variety of leadership positions across all levels of government, as well as diverse nonprofit and private organizations. Our alumni are making a real difference throughout Ohio and beyond as city, county, and township administrators, planners, department and program managers, nonprofit executives, entrepreneurs, community developers, and fundraising professionals. If you are an experienced professional seeking career advancement or a student planning to begin your career in public service, our engaged faculty members will help you plan your program of study to best meet your professional needs, develop or enhance your management skills, and deepen your understanding of the dynamic context and operations of diverse organizations. The Master of Public Administration program (M.P.A.) prepares you to be successful public and nonprofit administrators and leaders in our diverse and multicultural regional environment and beyond. We achieve our mission by - emphasizing critical thinking, professional writing, and analytical skills, balancing theory and practice, exemplifying public service values through teaching, research, and community engagement, and, promoting core values, including: accountability, democratic participation, ethical behavior, fairness, equity, and transparency. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Dayton
Summer (May), 2024	Dayton
Fall (August), 2024	Dayton
Spring (January), 2025	Dayton
Summer (May), 2025	Dayton
Fall (August), 2025	Dayton
Spring (January), 2026	Dayton
Summer (May), 2026	Dayton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wright State University

Only an official transcript accompanied by attested translation into English(if needed) will be accepted as evidence of academic preparation.English proficiency is demonstrated by achieving a score of 550 or better on the TOEFL-Pbt, a score of 79 on the TOEFL-IBT, a band score of 6 on the IELTS.

　　Please submit the following:

　　transcripts from all higher education institutions that you have attended

　　a personal 400-word essay that explains how the M.P.A. program advances your career objectives

　　three letters of recommendation from professionals who know your academic capacity for graduate-level studies and are not your friends or family.

　　Each professional’s letter should be on letterhead and signed.

　　Letters of recommendation are sent through the link provided during the application process (we no longer accept mailed or emailed letters)

　　M.P.A. applicants are not required to take a standardized admissions test such as the GRE or GMAT. However, applicants who have taken such tests may choose to submit their scores as additional evidence of their academic preparation for graduate school.

　　There are three levels of admission for the M.P.A. program. Qualifications for each are listed below:

　　Regular Admission

　　3.0-grade point average

　　or 2.7-grade point average and at least a 3.2 for the last 50% of your credit hours

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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