Public Administration and Community Management (MA)
Degree
Master of Arts
Major Credits
36
Total Credits
36
Time to Completion
2 Years
Locations
Mankato
Accreditation
NASPAA
Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration
Overview
The Public Administration and Community Management MA is a multidisciplinary degree program oriented toward examining and understanding the broad range of problems and opportunities associated with the nation's urban and regional areas.

Program Highlights
The Public Administration and Community Management MA is a multidisciplinary degree program oriented toward examining and understanding the broad range of problems and opportunities associated with the nation's urban and regional areas.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- Applicants should, at the very least, have earned a 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0 in their earned bachelor’s degree in the two (2) most recent years of their education.
- Undergraduate course in research methods/statistics, or equivalent.
- A personal statement describing your academic and work background, your reason for selecting graduate study in this program, and the particular interests and skills you would bring to this program (especially technological skills such as computer programs with which you are familiar – GIS, web pages, etc.).
- Two letters of recommendation addressing your preparation for graduate study.
- Resume or C.V.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Public Administration and Community Management MA Application Deadlines
U.S.- Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
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Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
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