Master in Public Administration (Master's)

Tuition is Cost per credit is $750 for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a total programme cost of $22,500..

This programme is designed for working professionals and career changers seeking leadership roles in public service. Students study public sector management, policy implementation, and ethical decision-making through a biblical worldview. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills in human resources, institutional leadership, and data-driven reporting. Courses are delivered online with a focus on real-world application in government and nonprofit settings.

Focus areas include Public Sector Human Resource Management, Managing Public Sector Institutions, Public Sector Research and Reporting.

The programme requires 30 credits and is structured as a 12-month, full-time online programme. Students complete eight-week courses sequentially, with no thesis or capstone requirement.

Graduates enter roles such as public administrators, program managers, policy analysts, and government supervisors in local, state, or federal agencies.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Submission of official transcripts, a personal statement, and a resume is required for application.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. 100% online, full-time, 12 months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Established in 1935, Corban University is a private, independent Christian university with a Baptist heritage. Its mission is to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. The university connects academic study with a Bible-centered worldview, worship, creative expression, stewardship, and service. Faculty mentors and close friendships support students as they develop knowledge, practical skills, compassion, and confidence for their careers.

Corban offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs on campus and online. Academic areas include business, education and counseling, humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing, ministry, and social sciences. Graduate options include business administration, education, clinical mental health counseling, public administration, Christian leadership, divinity, kinesiology, and a Doctor of Education. The university has a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18.

The 205-acre campus sits on a forested hillside minutes from central Salem, Oregon’s capital city. The mountains and Oregon coast are about an hour away, while nearby activities include parks, coffee shops, hiking trails, and food carts. International applicants should understand that Corban is an all-Christian academic community. Undergraduate applicants need a personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a Christian character reference, and either a 2.7 or higher high school GPA or a 2.0 or higher college GPA. SAT, ACT, or CLT scores and application essays are not required.