The 42-credit, N.A.S.P.A.A.-accredited Master of Public Administration prepares students for public service responsibilities, blending management theory with practical applications in government, health and non-profit organizations. Students from diverse backgrounds with varying levels of professional expertise, are taught by faculty members who are current in all aspects of this continuously evolving and growing field.The program of study is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate the professional requirements of the student by offering specialization courses that provide them with the opportunity to examine a specific management function or an area of application in greater depth.Areas of specialization include public administration, non-profit management, and social policy management. Other specializations can be developed in consultation with a faculty advisor from the broad spectrum of courses available through the Program and the School, as well as through courses available across the campus.
Study options
Full Time
(4 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$25,830.00
per year
Student Health Insurance - $2,158
Start date
January 2027
Venue
LIU Brooklyn
1 University Plaza,
Brooklyn,
New York,
11201, United States
Full Time
(4 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$25,830.00
per year
Start date
August 2027
Venue
LIU Brooklyn
1 University Plaza,
Brooklyn,
New York,
11201, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Official transcripts as proof of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher educationTwo letters of recommendationA current résuméA two-to-three-page typewritten statement of purposeA completed application submitted to the Office of AdmissionsNote: Full matriculation admission requires an official transcript showing an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. Limited matriculation may be available to applicants who do not meet full matriculation requirements. Candidates with grade point averages of 2.5 or less must contact the M.P.A. program director before submitting an application. Such limited matriculation may require additional evidence of competence. Limited matriculation students may register for a maximum of six credits per semester for the first 12 credits. Limited matriculation becomes full matriculation upon completion of 12 graduate credits with a 3.0 average or better. Transfer students are welcome; transfer credits will be evaluated by the program director.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.