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Master of Public Policy Administration - Local Government Management emphasis University of Missouri-St. Louis University of Missouri-St. Louis, USA

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USD 30660

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 40 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Make a difference with a Master of Public Policy Administration degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis

Become an effective leader in any sector with a Master of Public Policy Administration degree from UMSL.

Our public policy master’s program will equip you with valuable skills to succeed in myriad areas, from managerial to policy analysis roles. Through a comprehensive curriculum blending theory, research methods and more, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools necessary to build a meaningful career working with and advocating on behalf of others.

Our public policy master’s program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration, the gold standard in public service education. Our MPPA is also ranked in the top third of graduate public affairs programs by U.S. News and World Report and holds the highest ranking in St. Louis.

A public policy administration degree you can align with your goals

When you earn your Master of Public Policy Administration at UMSL, you can tailor it to align with your career aspirations through one of three areas of emphasis, including:

  • Policy research and analysis
  • Local government management
  • Nonprofit organization management and leadership

Through advanced studies in these fields, you can learn more about important issues facing local governments and nonprofits, especially in the St. Louis region. Take courses on land use, zoning and regional planning, the politics of public policy, global health and human rights, and more.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024, Feb 2025

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
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    30660

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    USD 40 Waived

    Application Fee
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    15350 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Undergraduate Scholarship -  At UMSL, we are committed to making education more accessible through our International Merit Scholarships. No separate application is required for these scholarships. Our scholarships are competitive and provide top-performing F-1 international students with a significant reduction in tuition costs, making the path to academic excellence more affordable. These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.


    Graduate Scholarship - If you do not receive a Graduate Assistantship, you will automatically be considered for this scholarship, with no separate application required. Our scholarships provide a significant reduction in tuition costs, helping you focus on achieving your academic goals. These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.

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