Overview

The Policy Analysis student at the Indiana University Indianapolis will be well versed in the nature of the policy process from the design to the evaluation stages and use that knowledge to produce solid analysis and apply it effectively.

Students will learn to use a skills-based approach to help organizations analyze and structure complex policy situations and then break them down to understandable components and critical features.

The concentration is often more technical and quantitative than other concentrations, which prospective employers greatly value. But it’s not just about numbers. Students learn skills such as using mapping software, statistical software, and other ways to communicate data to inform policy choices and public affairs management practices.

Career opportunities

Policy analyst

Budget analyst

Private consultant for local, state, and federal governments

Public finance analyst

Program evaluation specialist

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has reaffirmed accreditation for Indiana University Indianapolis, including our regional education center, Indiana University Indianapolis, through 2022-2023.

All public and private colleges and universities must be accredited by one of six regional associations in order to be eligible to receive financial aid from the federal government. IUPUI has been accredited by the commission since 1972 and is reviewed every 10 years for reaffirmation of accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making

Law and Public Affairs

Public Program Evaluation

Governing and Leading in a Global Society

Data Analysis and Modeling for Public Affairs

Public Policy Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Social Policy View 1013 other Masters in Management Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

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General requirements

Undergraduate degree equivalent of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree

3.2 GPA or higher

Combined score of 300 or more (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination (optional)

Official transcripts for work done outside of the Indiana University system

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39633 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39633 USD / year

≈ 39633 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14190 USD / year

≈ 14190 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

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

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