Overview

The Political Science and Masters of Public Administration B.A./B.S./M.P.A program from Kansas State University graduates are trained for employment with government agencies at the federal, state, or local level, and with regional or sub-state organizations. Opportunities are also available for graduates of the program with non-profit organizations, public interest groups or commissions, private corporations that work with government agencies, and international organizations. For all relevant details concerning this Master’s degree, please return to the home page.

Program Guidelines:

The program requires a total of 160 credit hours including 120 undergraduate hours and 40 graduate hours.

However, a maximum of 9 credit hours from the graduate degree can also be counted towards the undergraduate degree, effectively reducing the total number of hours to 151.

The 9 credit hours to be counted for both undergraduate and graduate credit must be chosen from among the “core courses” described below.

Graduate courses must be completed with an overall GPA of at least a 3.0 GPA.

At least 24 of the hours on the graduate program of study must be at the 700 or above level.

The bachelor’s degree may be awarded at any time following the completion of undergraduate degree requirements. Alternatively the BA/BS and MPA degrees may awarded concurrently.

In the event that a student enters the program but does not wish to finish the Master’s degree, he/she must change the nine credit hours of graduate credit and then will receive a bachelor’s degree once all other requirements are met.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Methods in Political Science

Public Administration and Society

Public Personnel Administration

Policy Analysis and Evaluation

Public Organization Theory

Public Budgeting

Public Finance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications are still accepted after the priority date, but scholarship/award offers are then only made pending the availability of unawarded funds.

Nov. 1: Priority date for spring international students
Dec. 1: Priority date for spring transfer students
Feb. 1: Priority date for fall freshman, transfer and international students

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Administration Political Science View 231 other Bachelors in Public Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application process is the same as for the traditional MPA degree except that completion of the bachelor’s degree is not required. The following requirements must be met before an individual can be admitted to the program.

The student must be seeking a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

The student must have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours towards the bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

The student’s cumulative undergraduate GPA and their GPA in Political Science courses must be at least 3.0.

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Tuition Fee

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International

28348 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28348 USD per year during 60 months.
National

28348 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28348 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

11876 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11876 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Manhattan

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political Science and Masters of Public Administration.

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Overview

Program Guidelines:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Manhattan

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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