
Overview
The Public Policy program at George Mason University prepares students to be reflective practitioners who develop, implement, manage, analyze, evaluate, and effect innovative change in the public and private sectors through a course of study that emphasizes the fundamentals of policy development; the role of technology, analytic assessment, and modeling for policy evaluation; and the implications of international and global perspectives on policy formation.
Key Features
- Courses are offered primarily in late afternoon and evening to fit the schedules of busy professionals.
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Courses include:- Theory and Practice in Public Policy
- Culture, Organization, and Technology
- Macroeconomic Policy in the Global Economy
- Managerial Economics and Policy Analysis
- U.S. Financial Policy Processes and Procedures
- Advanced Data Analysis for Policy and Government
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Credits
36-39
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Disciplines
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English requirements
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General requirements
- Completed applications for fall and spring semesters are reviewed on a rolling basis, with late applications considered on a space-available basis. Students may be admitted for nondegree study and apply a limited number of credits toward the master's degree should they choose to apply to the degree program later, in accordance with university policy.
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International
55116 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1531 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
55116 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1531 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
26748 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 743 USD per credit during 12 months.
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.