The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University was founded in 1997 as part of the Presidential Library and Museum honoring George H.W. Bush, a life-long public servant.  A nonpartisan school, it’s committed to educating principled and productive leaders who want to make a difference.  

About 75% of Bush School graduates work in the public sector, making an impact as leaders and managers in government and nonprofits; as directors of public agencies; as analysts of intelligence, policy, and budgets; as specialists in international development and multinational enterprises; and as advocates for policy issues affecting education, energy, environment, health, and security. Degree students here receive scholarship support ($1K-15K in aid per year and in-state rates), a flexible curriculum that collaborates with a tier-one research university, professional networking opportunities with academic and expert practitioners, and career assistance to find the jobs that matter to you.   

Residential Degrees Offered:            

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

TRACKS: Public Management, Public Policy Analysis, Nonprofit Management

CONCENTRATIONS

Nonprofit Management; International NGOs; Analytical Methods; Education Policy/Mgmt;

Energy, Environment & Technology Policy/Mgmt; Health Policy/Mgmt; Security Policy/Mgmt (Emergency Mgmt & Homeland Security); State & Local Policy and Management; 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; US Defense Policy & Military Affairs;

Intelligence as an Instrument of Statecraft; International Politics & Grand Strategy, Nuclear Security; 

Conflict & Development; Women, Peace, and Security Studies; International Economics & Trade; 

International Economic Development; International NGOs; Regional Studies in China, Europe, Middle East

MIP - Master of International Policy (1-yr, 30 credit hours)
TRACKS: National Security & Diplomacy, International Development & Economic Policy
EMPHASIS: same as above MIA concentrations, if desired

Requires 6 years of international experience and a bachelor’s degree

Online Options Offered: 
EMPSA - Online Executive Master of Public Service and Administration (39 credit hours)
TRACKS: Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Homeland Security
    Requires 5 years relevant experience and a bachelor's degree
    Can transfer up to 12 credit hours from our graduate certificates
    Has a 1-week residency over two summers

CAIA - Advanced International Affairs Certificate (12 credit hours)

EMPHASIS: Diplomacy, Defense & Military Affairs, Intelligence, Counter terrorism

CHLS - Homeland Security Certificate (15 credit hours)
EMPHASIS: Border Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Emergency Mgmt & Crisis Preparedness, National Security Policy & Mgmt

CNPM - Nonprofit Management Certificate (12 credit hours)
EMPHASIS: Fundraising & Philanthropy, Leadership & Mgmt, International NGOs, Fiscal & Performance Mgmt, Health & Human Service Policy 

PBMG - Public Management Certificate (12 credit hours)