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Overview
At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Public Affairs is a discipline developed from the study of political science, management, and law.
Public administration, both as scholarly study and professional preparation is interdisciplinary substance and methodology, borrowing from economics, sociology, psychology, business, and industrial engineering as well as political science and law.
Key Features
- The Public Policy and Management track has a dual-purpose mission: to conduct research into pressing policy issues and to share the findings with leaders and citizens in an effort to find viable solutions.
- Graduates will be skilled public managers with specific expertise in one of several policy areas.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Graduate Seminar in Public Administration
- Scope and Methods
- Policy Implementation and Program Evaluation
- Public Budgeting and Finance
- Political Leadership: Decision-Making and Management in Public Organizations
- Public Personnel Administration
- Public Service Ethics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Rolling admission for national students.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations Political Science View 400 other Masters in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Personal Statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree indicating references to previous employment and experience.
- Three names of individuals who may be contacted for personal or professional recommendation.
Tuition Fee
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International
7838 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
7838 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
In-State
4166 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
882 - 1634 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.
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