Overview

Our Master in Public Administration program in Public Service Management from The City University of New York, located on the culturally rich CCNY campus, embedded in historic Harlem, commits to centering marginalized communities and cultivating leadership by and for the whole people.

We envision a world in which all voices play a role in the social change ecosystem, fostering innovative approaches that expand our civic solution space. Now more than ever, we need public sector actors equipped to face the tremendous adversity of this moment.

Career Development

Graduates of the MPA Program have found meaningful careers managing programs in the US Department of Health and Human Services, performing budget analysis at the Governor's Office, managing communications in the NY City Council, setting up public health programs in South Sudan, guiding the strategic planning of charitable foundations, advocating for disability rights, organizing marginalized communities to fight for social justice, and creating a nonprofit to treat and prevent drug addiction.

Through workshops, one-on-one guidance, and events, we prepare students for careers that maximize both social impact and personal fulfillment. Students improve their self-understanding, identify roles that align with their values, and develop skills to make connections and build meaningful careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Governance and Public Administration
Quantitative Methods
Communication and Public Service
Strategic Management
Public Budgeting and Finance
Strategic Human Resources Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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More details

Open Until Cohort is full

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Strategic Management 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

Create an account (or log into your existing account if you have one)
Complete all required sections of your application and submit your application online by 11:59pm on the deadline. Required application materials include a personal statement, short essays, a resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, TOEFL scores (if applicable), and the application fee.
Mail the $75 application fee in the form of a check or money order, or pay in-person at the Bursar's Office. City College does not currently accept online payments of the application fee.
Mail official transcripts to:
The City College of New York
Office of Graduate Admissions
Willie Administration Building, Room A-101
160 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19237 USD / year

≈ 19237 USD / year
Out-of-State

19237 USD / year

≈ 19237 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10575 USD / year

≈ 10575 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Development

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

Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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