Master of Public Administration at College of Charleston

College of Charleston offers the Master of Public Administration as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for public administration and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Public Administration

We are nationally accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Program governance and admissions decisions are made by all core faculty in the M.P.A. program. The M.P.A. program at The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina is designed to provide the following:

A carefully structured core curriculum that focuses on the major components of modern public management.
An elective curriculum that allows the student to develop a program of study suited to his/her career goals.
Opportunities to apply administrative knowledge and skills and gain practical experience in a public or nonprofit agency.
Opportunities for graduate assistants to learn through participation in various research and community service projects.

The program's curriculum is 33 credit hours. It is designed to explore the essential elements of public management and public policy and to prepare students for increasingly complex public responsibilities in local and state government, nonprofit organizations, public/private partnerships and regional and federal agencies. In addition, as more students seek opportunities for study abroad, and for study and internship opportunities with international NGOs and other global agencies, the program is working to facilitate these options.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Public Administration at College of Charleston

Entry Requirements

Any applicant who is a non-U.S. citizen wishing to attend the Graduate School as a degree- or non-degree seeking student is considered an international applicant.

All international applicants are required to have any transcripts from non-U.S. institutions evaluated by a credentialing service. All applications and fees must be submitted online through our secure site, and all remaining requirements can be submitted directly to the Graduate School.

Visa Information

Anyone who already has a US visa (H-type or J-type), or a Permanent Residency Card, must submit copies of these visa documents to the Graduate School as part of the application process. If an international applicant is seeking a student visa (F-1), the process for applying for this status will be handled by the Center for International Education. For more information about the F-1 student visa process, please visit the Center for International Education's website.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Public Administration at College of Charleston

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Master of Public Administration at College of Charleston

STEP 1: Choose the application deadline that is most convenient for you.

Find out what our admissions committee is looking for.

STEP 2: Choose your application method (CofC Online Application or The Common Application).

STEP 3: Review your application checklist.

Once you submit your application, you'll be able to view your application checklist and track your application file in your CofC Admissions Portal.

If you chose the Common App, we'll send you an email after you hit 'submit', so you can access your CofC Admissions Portal.

STEP 4: Submit your application materials to complete your application file.

Once you have been accepted and have confirmed your enrollment, our Center for International Education will issue a Form I-20 so that you can apply for a U.S. student visa. You will find information about U.S. immigration policies at the Center for International Education website.

Master of Public Administration at College of Charleston

College of Charleston

United States of America, Aberdeen