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Why should you consider Belhaven University?
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Jenny Mixon, Director of Graduate and Online Admission

Public leaders set the course and impact the lives of millions of people daily. The difference between good leaders and poor leaders is often the degree to which they understand the meaning of leadership and the basis of public policy. At Belhaven College, we believe that good leaders are developed through exceptional academic programs, which incorporate the Word of God as foundational truth.

In accord with the Mission of the College – ‘To Serve, rather than be served’ - the MPA takes the student on a learning experience far beyond textbooks and classrooms. Combining theoretical, experiential and spiritual learning components, students are encouraged to address and manage real-life situations, often drawing upon circumstances from the workplace or their realm of influence.

Call us at 601-968-8947 or 1-800-960-5940 and we’ll help you begin the journey.

Welcome to the application process for Belhaven’s Master of Public Administration adult degree program! Designed for your convenience, we trust you will find the online application trouble-free and speedy.

Be sure to send all required documents so we can quickly review your application for acceptance, and if you have any questions during the process, please do not hesitate contacting us. We look forward to your application!

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning required.
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all undergraduate work or a 2.5 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Score of at least 350 or higher on the Graduate Management Admission Test GMAT (taken within the last five years); or a score of at least 750 on the GRE.

Application Process

Completed application for admission
$25 application fee – online payment form
Submit all official transcripts from each college or university attended.
Submit official GMAT or GRE scores. (To order your GMAT scores report go to http://www.mba.com/mba. To order your GRE score report, go to www.ets.org/gre .)

Submit two recommendation forms. (Current/former employer must complete one).
Submit a professional résumé that demonstrates your work experience.
A letter to the Dean may be submitted voluntarily by the student or may be requested by the admission office if student does not meet minimum requirements for acceptance.
Apply for Federal Assistance by filing the Free Application for Federal Assistance (FAFSA) on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to list Belhaven University as one of the colleges to receive the results of your evaluation. Our code number is 002397. Do not mail the form before January 1 but applying early improves your opportunities for the best aid package.

Information on exam codes:

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE): DI Code (3821) has been assigned to the BELHAVEN MPA PROGRAM. Please use this code when requesting GRE test scores for this program.
Graduate Management Admission Test and Scores (GMAT): Program Code JXZ-LN-30.
Miller Analogies Test (MAT): *NOTE* The Miller Analogies Test distributes its own recipient codes at the time of testing.

Admission to Master of Public Administration

Materials can be mailed/e-mailed to:
Office of Graduate Admission
Belhaven University
1500 Peachtree, Box 279
Jackson MS 39202
Phone: 601-968-8947 or
Toll Free: 800-960-5940
Fax: 601-968-5953
gradadmission@belhaven.edu