The Master of Public Administration (MPA) from DePaul University will prepare you for a leadership position within the public sector.
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About
In the Master of Public Administration (MPA) from DePaul University, you’ll develop the critical management skills you'll need to succeed in your public service career, including:
- Ethical organizational leadership
- Public finance and budgeting
- Human resource management
- Public policy design and analysis
Choose a specialization in one of the following areas:
- Emergency Management
- Public Management
- Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
- International Public Management
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Introduction To Public Service Management
- Cross-sector Analysis
- Government Financial Administration
- Fundamentals Of Human Resource Management
- Economic Foundations Of Public Service
- Policy Design And Analysis
- Research Methods I: Introduction To Applied Research And Statistics
- Research Methods II: Advanced Applied Research And Statistics
- Ethical Leadership In Public Service
Detailed Programme Facts
- More details: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You may begin the program in any quarter.
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 52 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
7.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score:
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590The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- A completed online application
- Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended
- Two-page personal 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 Fee
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715 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 715 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Chicago
- 1297 - 2500 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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