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Master of Public Administration With Concentration in Urban Management Kaplan Group - Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus Kaplan Group - Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus, USA

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USD 41286

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This top-ranked concentration within our MPA program (#3 in Local Government Management, U.S. News & World Report) will help you turn your desire for public service into a rewarding career in local and city management. The program can be completed full-time, part-time or entirely online.

The MPA is a professional degree program designed to prepare students for public service at all levels of government as well as the nonprofit and private sectors. The program consists of a core curriculum emphasizing managerial and analytic skills needed to work in a large range of careers that serve the public good.

The urban management concentration prepares students to be leaders in local government, where most services and programs to residents are managed. Through a focused set of electives and interactions with experienced city managers, students gain knowledge and develop the skills required to contribute to the operations of local government and help communities better serve the people who live there.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025, May 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, May 2024, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    41286

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    21000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    University provide the Scholarship on the basis of GPA and English Proficiency
    For Undergrad Students:

    • Downtown Phoenix and Tempe Campus __ $ 3500__$ 13000
    • Polytechnic Campus and West Campus __ $ 6500 __ $ 17000
    • Lake Havasu Campus __ $ 1150 __ $ 4450
    • For Graduate Students:
    • WP Carey School of Business __ $ 2500
    • Thunderbird School of Global Management __ Up to $ 21000
    • Ira A Fulton School of Engineering __ $ 6000 to $ 10000
    • Ira A Fulton School of Engineering (Computer Science) __ $ 6000 to $ 8000
    • All other Master programs __ $ 5000

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