Bush School of Government & Public Service

The Bush School at Texas A&M University is a presidential school with a clear vision: to prepare principled leaders for service in their community, their nation, and their world, and to do it affordably. Our dedication to serve others, which reflects the life of our namesake, George H.W. Bush, is a guiding force in our instruction. In fact, over 75% of our graduate go to work in public service and over 90% are employed within 6 months of graduation.

With an incoming class of about 90 students per department, you will become part of a family—learning from your colleagues, developing life-long friendships, and building strong professional networks. Students share a passion for public service and create an invigorating environment to do more for others.  

On-Campus Degrees Offered:       

MPSA - Master of Public Service & Administration (48 credit hours)

TRACKS: Public Management; Public Policy Analysis; Nonprofit Management

CONCENTRATIONS: Analytical Methods; Cybersecurity Policy/Mgmt; Education Policy/Mgmt; Energy, Environment & Technology Policy/Mgmt; Health Policy/Mgmt; Homeland Security & National Defense; International NGOs; State & Local Policy/Mgmt; Individually Designed Areas

MIA - Master of International Affairs (48 credit hours)

TRACKS: National Security & Diplomacy; International Development & Economic Policy

CONCENTRATIONS: American Diplomacy & Foreign Policy; American Homeland Security; Cybersecurity Policy; US Defense Policy & Military Affairs; Intelligence as an Instrument of Statecraft; International Politics & Grand Strategy; Conflict & Development; Methods; Pandemic Preparedness & Disaster Response; Women, Peace, and Security; International Economics & Trade; International Economic Development; International NGOs; Regional Studies in China, Europe, Middle East, and Latin America

MIA-MPH - Master of International Affairs-Master of Public Health  (78 credit hours)

MIP - Master of International Policy (1-yr, 30 credit hours. Requires 4 years professional, int'l experience)

Online Options Offered: 

EMPSA - Online Executive Master of Public Service and Administration (39 credit hours. Requires 5 years work)

Graduate Certificates:

CAIA - Advanced International Affairs Certificate (12 credit hours)

CHLS - Homeland Security Certificate (15 credit hours)

CNPM - Nonprofit Management Certificate (12 credit hours)

PBMG - Public Management Certificate (12 credit hours)