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Master of Public Administration - Health administration

Grand Valley State University

USA,Michigan

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 14,750/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Michigan

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1960

Total Students: 23,350 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Public Administration - Health administration

Program Overview

The MPA degree is a 39-credit hour program (plus an additional three credit hours of internship for pre-career students) that prepares students for leadership. Accredited by the prestigious Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), it is designed to complement the career goals and schedules of our students developing the capacities for ethical judgment, critical thinking, and the core competencies necessary to fulfill multiple roles as effective managers and public servants.

The MPA program offers the following concentrations:

Nonprofit management and leadership
State, regional, and local governance
Policy analysis, advocacy, and evaluation
Criminal justice
Health administration

Why study Public Administration at Grand Valley?

Students engage with nationally and internationally recognized faculty, network with student organizations, alumni, and leaders in the field.
The MPA degree serves both part-time and full-time students with highly flexible and accessible courses offered during weekday evenings as well as online.
Students can participate in research opportunities that have local and regional impact.
Students can transfer up to 12 credits of graduate course work from other programs.
A variety of scholarships and graduate assistantships are available to help make the degree more affordable.
Professional internship opportunities are available and encouraged for pre-career students.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open
may 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 14,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Grand Valley State University

CAD 9,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

For Undergraduate:

Guaranteed Scholarship__ 6000$ for all the international students
International Merit Scholarship: $2,500 to $10,000. Scholarship decisions are based on a review of the information in the application, including an essay, academic information,
and extracurricular activities. Students who submit an application for fall admission by February 1 are eligible for this scholarship. Only students on F1 status are eligible for this scholarship

For Graduate:

We have kept in state tuition fee for all the students (kind of inbuilt scholarship).
We do have graduate assistantships through which students can work on campus.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.