Prospective Students | The Bush School of Government and Public Service

The Bush School of Government and Public Service, named after George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, was founded in 1997. Currently, the Bush School is ranked 21st among public universities for public affairs programs. The Bush School educates principled leaders in public service and international affairs, conducts research, and performs service.

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Why attend the Bush School of Government and Public Service?

Quality education with a blend of professional and academic faculty members

Emphasis on public service both in the classroom and beyond with team based capstones, simulations, and case studies

Generous financial support and low-cost degree with diverse students, faculty, and staff

Graduate Degrees

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Master of Public Service and Administration

The Master of Public Service and Administration develops principled leaders for the public and nonprofit sectors. The MPSA program is fully accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).

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Master of International Affairs

The Master of International Affairs prepares students for professional careers in global affairs. The curriculum provides student with knowledge and analytical skills in diplomacy, international politics, regional studies, intelligence, and international economic development.

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Online Executive Master of Public Service and Administration

The Online Executive Master of Public Service and Administration (EMPSA) program further develops and prepares highly skilled and knowledgeable principled leaders for public service with the in depth expertise to excel and lead in the public service field.

Certificate Programs

The Bush School welcomes students and working professionals in the fields of state, local, and federal government, international affairs, law enforcement, military, homeland security, nonprofit, the private sector and more. Our online graduate certificates are convenient for the busy professional and will apply toward degrees being pursued at the Bush School.

Advanced International Affairs

Homeland Security

Nonprofit Management

Public Management

National Security Affairs

"The ability to tailor my degree with specialized concentrations made the program at the Bush School unique and perfectly suited to me. Wanting to pursue a career with federal government with international opportunities, I focused my course work on diplomacy, intelligence, and regional studies, and in the end had a degree that had provided me with the information and experience I needed to be successful."

Catherine Ford Muller, IA 2008
Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State, Hong Kong

“The Texas A&M University alumni network is one of the largest and strongest in the world, adding unforeseen opportunity and future value. Supplement that with the Bush School’s close-knit and active alumni group and students have unrivaled resources. Both have proven valuable to my personal and professional growth since graduation.”

Presley Reader, 2004
Owner/President, Comforcare Homecare, Phoenix, AZ

“My summer internship was with a well-respected nonprofit clinic that provides preventative health care to low-income residents in east Texas; the executive director of the agency is a Bush School alumnus. Under his direction, and with the help of a fellow intern, I was able to make a monetary difference to this group while gaining priceless experience. Our writing efforts raised about $300,000 that summer. In the field of philanthropy, writing skills and a passion for service are not enough. A clear record of success is required. My internship provided that record. I had interviews for fundraising jobs well before graduation because of this experience.”

Phil York, MPSA 2012
Grants & Contracts Manager, Habitat for Humanity, Waco, TX

Residential Degree Scholarship and Cost

Merit scholarships range from $1,000 to $30,000 per year

100% of degree students receive scholarships

All scholarship recipients pay in-state tuition and fees

Graduate assistantships are available for select second-year students

Estimated Out-of-State One-year Cost

Tuition and fees = $20,600

Non-resident waiver = -$7,500

Average first-year scholarship = -$5,000

Estimated average cost = $6,100

Tuition and fees

Non-resident waiver

Average first-year scholarship

Estimated average cost

$18,500

-$7,500

-$4,000

$7,000

Low-cost tuition and fees plus generous scholarship support equal affordability

Internationally Acclaimed Faculty

The Bush School faculty includes highly regarded academics and seasoned public service and international affairs professionals. All have had distinguished careers; are well credentialed; and are fully engaged in the School's extensive research agenda, institutional activities.

Diversity and Inclusivity

The Bush School and Texas A&M University are working to achieve diversity and inclusivity through a strong, demonstrable presence of diversity in our faculty, staff, students, administrators, and supporters; an environment where the opportunity to fully participate does not inappropriately or unintentionally depend on elements of an individual’s identity; and an equitable environment where success depends on work effort and contributions that advance the mission of the University.

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.

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