Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration Degree (MPA) program at Flagler College prepares students to lead and manage public and nonprofit organizations and private enterprises with significant interaction with government agencies. The 37-credit-hour curriculum is designed to help students understand the scope and activity of governance within a diverse and dynamic environment. Students will develop critical thinking skills, enabling them to formulate policies and approaches to management that ensure effective and ethical administration and analysis of public policies and programs.

There is a $50 application fee for the MPA program. Admitted students must submit a $100 deposit within 30 days of their acceptance to officially enroll. This deposit is credited to students’ accounts in their second semester of attendance.

TO APPLY FOR THE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM:

• Complete the online application for admission, which can be accessed at https://flagler.tfaforms.net/217747
• Undergraduate Transcripts
  • Applicants must submit an official transcript from every institution they have attended.
  • Candidates must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must articulate their professional experience/accomplishments in their Letter of Intent for consideration.
• Letter of Intent – A statement of purpose clearly describing the academic and (if relevant) professional background of the candidate, as well as articulating their interest in the field of public administration.  The Letter of Intent should be 300-500 words
• Resume – A curriculum vitae that indicates relevant professional experience.
• Two Letters of Recommendation – One letter must be from an instructor familiar with the applicant’s academic performance and potential. Candidates can also provide letters from professional references.  These should focus on the skills that are likely to translate to graduate school success.
• Submit the required deposit within 30 days of the acceptance letter date.
• $50 application fee