Richardson , Texas , United States
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Overview
The Public Affairs degree at University of Texas at Dallas will prepare students for carrying out administrative and leadership responsibilities in government and nonprofit settings. The specific outcome objectives for students who graduate with the MPA degree are:
- An understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and legal foundations of public management, policymaking and leadership in government and nonprofit settings.
- Proficiency in organizational and decision analysis, research and evaluation practice, and quantitative and qualitative techniques.
- Sound preparation for careers in the public and nonprofit sectors.
- Mastery of persuasive written and oral communication.
Career Options
Graduates of the program seek positions such as: city manager, government and nonprofit executive, human resource director, policy analyst, local government and nonprofit manager, police officer, firefighter, management analyst and public sector consultant.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Public Management
- Public Policymaking and Institutions
- Organizational Theory
- Government Financial Management and Budgeting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Administration View 508 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Proof of English proficiency.
- GRE or GMAT score.
- Completed UT Dallas graduate application.
- Application fee.
- $50 non-refundable international credential evaluation fee.
- Diplomas and/or degree certificates. Upload scanned copies with certified English translations by the appropriate academic institution or government agency.
- All college/university transcripts or mark sheets.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Certified translation of non-English documents.
Tuition Fee
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International
18856 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9428 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
18856 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9428 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
10542 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5271 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
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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