Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service

Name

Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service

Legal name

Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service

Website

https://bush.tamu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Public Affairs & Government

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Graduate & Postgraduate Institutions (STEM/Defense Research) (EDAHAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Command & Staff Colleges (Intermediate-Level Education) (EDAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Public service education
• Graduate public administration
• International affairs programs
• National security studies
• Public policy degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

College Station

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition and fees from undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs across three delivery formats (College Station, DC, Online). Tuition varies by residency status and program.
2. Donations and Endowments: The Bush School receives charitable contributions through the Texas A&M Foundation, including named endowments for scholarships, chairs, and programs. Recent gifts include a $1 million commitment from Amy '84 and Tim Leach '82 for the Randy Sims '61 Endowed Chair.
3. Graduate Assistantships: Approximately 20 graduate assistantships per degree program for second-year students, providing stipends and insurance benefits in exchange for 20 hours per week work commitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Bush School of Government and Public Service is a graduate/professional school within Texas A&M University that delivers degree and certificate programs in political science, international affairs, public service and administration, and national security. Programs are offered at the undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and certificate levels through three delivery channels: residential study at the College Station campus, evening programs at the Washington D.C. teaching site, and fully online programs for working professionals.

Product overview

The Bush School of Government and Public Service is a multi-location educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The school provides Bachelor degrees in Political Science, International Affairs, and Public Service & Administration; Master's degrees including the MIA, MPSA, Executive MPSA (online), NSI, and MIP; a PhD in Political Science; and various Graduate Certificates. Programs are delivered across three locations: College Station (main campus), Washington D.C. (teaching site), and online. Combined and accelerated degree pathways allow students to earn multiple credentials efficiently. The institution is organized around the principle that public service is a noble calling, with programs designed to prepare principled leaders for careers in government, nonprofits, and international affairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science A social science degree spanning the full discipline, from American institutions to international relations to political theory, with strong training in research and communication. Available as B.A. or B.S.
• Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs An interdisciplinary program designed to foster a comprehensive understanding of international dynamics, preparing students for careers in foreign affairs, government, and international organizations.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science in Public Service & Administration The Bush School's namesake undergraduate degree for students called to lead and serve in government, nonprofits, and the public sector.
• Master of International Affairs (MIA) Graduate degree preparing students for careers in foreign policy, intelligence, defense, international development, and global affairs at federal agencies, international organizations, and across private and nonprofit sectors.
• Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) Residential master's degree preparing principled leaders for careers in state and local government, the nonprofit sector, and public service across the country.
• Executive Master of Public Service and Administration (EMPSA) Online, executive-format pathway to the MPSA degree, built for working professionals advancing their public-service careers.
• Master of National Security and Intelligence (NSI) Graduate program designed specifically for the national security and intelligence community in the Washington, D.C. area, offered at the Bush School DC teaching site.
• Master of International Policy (MIP) One-to-two-year program tailored for professionals with at least 4 years of professional experience in international affairs, offered at the Bush School DC.
• PhD in Political Science Research-focused doctoral program that trains scholars for careers in research, with five fields of study, a methodological core, and a faculty-mentored path to the dissertation.
• Graduate Certificate in Advanced International Affairs Focused graduate credential in international affairs, available online or on campus with hours that can count toward a Bush School master's degree.
• Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security Focused graduate credential in homeland security, available online or on campus.
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management Graduate credential in nonprofit management, part of a program nationally ranked 18th overall and 14th among public programs by US News & World Report (2021).
• Graduate Certificate in Public Management Focused graduate credential in public management, available online or on campus.
• Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence Focused graduate credential in geospatial intelligence, available online.
• 5-Year (3+2) Bachelor's/Master's Program Accelerated pathway allowing Texas A&M undergraduates to earn both a bachelor's and a Bush School master's degree (MPSA or MIA) in five years.
• MIA-MPH Combined Degree Earn the Master of International Affairs and the Master of Public Health together.
• MS ECON-MIA Combined Degree Combine the MS in Economics with the Master of International Affairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of graduates find employment in a relevant field within six months of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• George & Barbara Bush FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeadquartered in College Station, Texas with field offices in Houston and Washington, D.C., the George & Barbara Bush Foundation is dedicated to promoting and preserving former President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush's legacies of selfless service and traditional American values. The foundation supports the Bush School's mission and legacy.
• AmeriCorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBush School partners with AmeriCorps to support volunteers and alumni of the program pursuing public service education.
• City YearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBush School partners with City Year to support alumni of the program pursuing public service education.
• Peace CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBush School partners with Peace Corps to support volunteers and alumni pursuing public service education.
• Public Policy International Affairs (PPIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBush School partners with PPIA program to support their volunteers and alumni pursuing public service education.
• Aggie NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Aggie Network connects Bush School graduates with alumni across Texas A&M University, providing networking, career support, and mentorship opportunities. One of the largest and most active alumni networks in the country.
• Partner Universities (Reciprocal Exchange)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal exchange agreements with partner universities around the world allow Bush School students to study overseas while paying Texas A&M tuition.
• Potomac Institute for Policy StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in presenting the Annual Economic Statecraft Summit, convening practitioners from industry, policy, and academia to address economic statecraft challenges.
• University of EssexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative degree program allowing students to earn BA/BS from TAMU and MA/MSc from University of Essex (UK) in four years. Requires one-year residency at University of Essex.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Direct peers

• University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy: Harris School offers top-ranked MPP and public policy graduate programs with rigorous quantitative focus and strong placement across government, nonprofits, and private sector, comparable to Bush School in mission and student outcomes.
• Johns Hopkins SAIS: Johns Hopkins SAIS is a top international affairs school offering MA degrees with strong State Department, intelligence community, and international organization placement, comparable to Bush School's MIA and NSI programs.
• Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy: Georgetown McCourt offers MPP and policy graduate programs with a strong DC policy network and global brand, directly competing with Bush School DC for working professional and full-time policy students targeting federal careers.
• USC Sol Price School of Public Policy: USC Price offers MPA, MPP, and online public administration graduate programs, comparable to Bush School's MPSA and online EMPSA offerings, and a leader in the online public service education market.
• UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy: Berkeley Goldman is a top-ranked public policy school offering MPP, MPA, and PhD programs with strong California state and federal government placement, comparable in scale, mission, and audience to Bush School.
• LBJ School of Public Affairs: The University of Texas at Austin's LBJ School is the closest direct peer — a public Texas university graduate school offering MPA, MPP, and MGPS degrees with strong state and federal placement, competing for the same Texas-resident applicant pool and donor base.
• George Washington University Trachtenberg School: GWU Trachtenberg School sits in DC and offers MPA, MPP, and policy graduate programs, directly competing with Bush School DC for working professionals and federal agency partnerships in the National Capital Region.

Broad incumbents

• Harvard Kennedy School: Harvard Kennedy School is the dominant elite public policy school with broad global brand recognition and deep federal/international placement networks, setting the standard Bush School is benchmarked against in rankings and recruiting.
• Columbia SIPA: Columbia SIPA is an elite international and public affairs graduate school with strong UN, NGO, and global finance placement, competing with Bush School for international affairs candidates targeting New York-based careers.
• Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA): Princeton SPIA offers MPA and graduate policy degrees with elite Ivy League brand and strong placement into federal and international affairs roles, competing with Bush School for top international affairs candidates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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