THE BUSH SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE

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Prospective Students

The Bush School, named after George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2007. Ranked 22nd among public universities for public affairs programs, the school educates principled leaders in public service and international affairs, conducts research, and performs service.

Graduate Degrees

• Master of Public Service
  and Administration

  The Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) program develops principled leaders for the public and nonprofit sectors. The MPSA program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The curriculum provides students with general knowledge and analytical skills in management, leadership, policy analysis, and research methods.

• Master's Program in
  International Affairs

  The Master's Program in International Affairs (MPIA) prepares students for professional careers in global affairs. The curriculum provides students with general knowledge and analytical skills in diplomacy, international politics, regional studies, intelligence, and international economic development.

Certificate Programs

• Advanced International Affairs
• China Studies
• Homeland Security
• National Security Affairs
• Nonprofit Management

Generous Aid

Through generous donations and state and university funding, we have been able to create an environment of academic excellence comparable to schools that cost much more.
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Exceptional Faculty

Bush School faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their fields; and many have real-world experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
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Research

In addition to the diverse individual research projects undertaken by faculty, the Bush School is home to two research intitutes, and is adjacent to the George Bush Library which houses a comprehensive collection of official and personal papers for scholarly research.

• Institute for Science, Technology & Public Policy (ISTPP)
• Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs
• George Bush Presidential Library

Cost of living

The Princeton Review/USA Today — listed Texas A&M as one of nation's 50 "best values" among public institutions

Smart Money ranked Texas A&M No. 1 in "payback ratio."

Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine cited Texas A&M as a "best value" in its 2009 list of 100 best values in public institutions.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranked Texas A&M in its listings of "best values among public universities."

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Service

Bush School graduates are already making their mark in the field of public service at all levels of government and the independent sector.

Experience

The Bush School is committed to providing valuable experiences with a global emphasis for students.

Welcoming

Texas A&M brings diversity of race, culture, and nationality to the community, which is reflected in much of the vibrancy, spirit, and tradition of this special place.

Community

College Station has the lowest cost of living index of the top schools ranked by US News and World Report in its America's Best Graduate Schools 2009 edition.

Consistently ranked as one of the best places in the nation to live, the twin communities of Bryan and College Station are literally in the "heart" of Texas. Only 100 miles from Houston and Austin and 160 miles from Dallas and San Antonio, Bryan-College Station is within a few hours of many of the beautiful sights of Texas, including the beaches of the Texas coast.