Overview

The rigorous interdisciplinary Public Affairs and Community Development programme of Rutgers University, brings together scholarship and applied research from the fields of public policy, public administration, law, business, and the social sciences to prepare graduates both for further doctoral study or to assume leadership positions in the non-profit sector and government.

Key facts

Your coursework affords you the opportunity to work closely with first rate research faculty and peers in the doctoral program as you explore the economic, political, social and global dimensions of community development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Logic of Social Inquiry

Planning, Markets and Community Development

Quantitative Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Camden, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Community Development View 127 other Masters in Community Development 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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General requirements

Please provide all prior academic transcripts; a current resume or c.v.; three letters of recommendation attesting to your qualifications, promise, and preparation for graduate study in the social sciences; a personal statement addressing why you seek to pursue a Ph.D. or M.S. in our programme and area of research interest, and providing evidence of an ability to succeed in graduate-level quantitative methods courses; and a recent writing sample that demonstrates potential to succeed in a research-oriented degree.

We accept very few students for part-time study, and only admit students for the fall semester.

Please discuss your motivation for pursuing a degree in Public Affairs/Community Development. Describe how your research agenda and civic interests fit with our department and faculty.

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Tuition Fee

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International

33960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16980 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

33960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16980 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

20616 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10308 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Camden

832 - 2048 USD /month

Living costs

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

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