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USD 16362

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) will provide you with the skills, expertise and networks to lead and manage organizations in the public and nonprofit sectors. Here, you will gain a strong foundation in the workings of government and policy, learn the frameworks and tools needed to manage people and processes effectively and develop the skills to lead teams and organizations. Public administration graduates enter or advance in careers as public program managers, nonprofit leaders, management analysts, research analysts, city/town administrators and more.

Learning Outcomes

  • Lead and manage in public governance.
  • Communicate in a clear and concise manner.
  • Apply relevant theories, knowledge and skills to manage resources and programs effectively.
  • Participate in and contribute to the public policy process.
  • Describe the public policy process and the role of the various participants and stakeholders.
  • Identify problems, frame the issues and identify and evaluate alternatives for addressing a problem.
  • Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze and interpret data for use in decision-making and drawing conclusions.
  • Critically read and apply findings from studies and reports.
  • Articulate and apply a public service perspective.
  • Articulate the importance of and operate in a manner that facilitates democracy, equity, transparency, efficiency and ethics.
  • Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.
  • Demonstrate a sensitivity to and respect for differences in culture.
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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

Closed

Jan 2025, 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 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    16362

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (USD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Scholarships available for Fall 2025 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until 28th Feb, 2025

    Undergraduate Scholarships-

    UNIVERSITY

    University of Illinois @ Springfield

    Year 1

    Up to $3,600

    Year 2

    Up to $3,600

    Year 3

    Up to $3,600

    Year 4

    Up to $3,600

    Total for 4 years

    Up to
    $14,400

    Post-Graduate Scholarships:  

    UNIVERSITY

    University of the Pacific

    Year 1

    Up to $5,000

    Year 2

    Up to $5,000

    Total for 2 Years

    Up to
    $10,000

    1 Year Post Graduate scholarships

    • UIS PG MSCM & MSEM ($3,600 Max per year / $1,800 per semester)
    • MPH/MPA ($1,000 Max per year - as billing for 2 semesters/$500 per semester)
    • MIS, DA and CS ($1,500 Max per year / $750 per semester)
    • MSCM & MSEM ($3,600 Max per year / $1,800 per semester)

    Please note:

    • Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
    • The above waivers and scholarships are only available until 28th Feb, 2025.
    • If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
    • We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment  availability.
    • Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
    • Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

     

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