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| Credits Required |
39 - 42
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| Location |
Classes are a combination of online and in-seat. In-seat classes are held in downtown Grand Rapids at the Richard M. DeVos Center, the LV Eberhard Center, and the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences. 
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| Coursework |
Through rigorous coursework, collaborative projects, and hands-on experiences, students cultivate a deep understanding of the issues and emerge as professional and visionary leaders ready to inspire change and foster innovation. Students engage a variety of topics that focus on leadership and management including strategic planning, organization theory, policy development and implementation, law and ethics, financial management, research and program evaluation, philanthropy and social responsibility, and the dynamics of the built environment.
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| Career Options |
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| Application Deadline |
Deadline for fall semester is August 1; winter is December 1; and spring/summer is April 1. The nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The Master of Public Administration at GVSU will improve the skills necessary to have a successful and rewarding career as a public servant. The curriculum is designed to advance skills students need to build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers, such as:
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