Overview

This innovative Public Service Management master’s degree program from DePaul University offers a blend of in-person and online courses, giving you flexibility to balance your studies with your life.

Key Features

As part of the program, you'll participate in two in-person immersion weeks at our Loop Campus—one at the beginning and one at the end of the academic year.

These immersion weeks provide valuable networking opportunities and hands-on learning experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of leaders, including those in federal, state, and local positions, professionals from higher education, and key figures from nonprofit organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Service Management

Cross-sector Analysis

Professional Immersion in Public Service Management

Government Financial Administration

Nonprofit Financial Administration

Human Resource Management

Management of Intercultural Diversity

Applied Statistics for Public Service (Using Excel)

Applied Statistics for Public Service (Using SPSS)

Policy Design and Analysis

Professional Perspectives on Public Service Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Public Policy View 408 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application.

Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended.

Two-page professional statement describing your educational and career goals, relevant work or volunteer experience, and any special circumstances affecting past or prospective academic performance.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38976 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38976 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

38976 USD / year

≈ 38976 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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