Master of Public Administration Admissions Requirements

We want to help you be successful and that begins with making sure Corban’s Master of Public Administration is the right fit for you. Successful students will meet the following admission requirements:

  • Profess faith in Jesus Christ and live a consistent Christian lifestyle.
  • Have a foundational understanding of key topics related to governance and policy. 
  • Have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited institution.
  • Have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.00

or

  • Have a full-time professional experience with a progression in responsibility, demonstrated on your resume.

 

Application Deadlines

The schedule for the Master of Public Administration allows students to begin classes in any of the 8-week sessions. Your application will need to be completed two weeks prior to the first day of class to be considered for a session.

See academic calendar

Application Documents

1) Application

Submit an online application.

2) Transcripts

Submit transcripts from any colleges or universities you attended prior to applying at Corban University.

3) Professional Resume

(required for applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0)

Provide evidence of professional experience in the form of a progression in responsibility by submitting a professional resume.

4) Christian Character Reference

Provide the name of an individual who can serve as a Christian Character Reference. This should be an individual who is familiar with your Christian walk, professional conduct and potential as a student. The individual should be someone who is not a relative and preferably someone who has known you for at least a year.

 

When you begin your application, you will receive an email with a link that allows you to log back in at any time to complete all of these required pieces. If you need the link again, please contact your admissions counselor.

NWCCU ACCREDITATION

Corban University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and completed a Year-Seven Comprehensive (Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness (EIE)) in 2022 for continued accreditation. The comprehensive self-study was followed by an onsite evaluation in October 2022. In February 2023, Corban received reaffirmation of its accreditation for 7 years. Corban University’s last Mid-Cycle Evaluation was fall 2018, and its Policies, Regulations and Financial Review (PRFR) was completed in fall 2021. As of our most recent evaluation, Corban University is compliant with the Standards, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements of the NWCCU.