Overview

There is an increased need in both the public and private sectors for specialists with that combination of backgrounds, particularly with regard to advanced digital, networked information and communication technologies.

Careers

The graduates of the Information Studies and Public Affairs MSIS/MPAff dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin are uniquely qualified to fill positions that demand knowledge of public policy and of information generation, storage, retrieval, and distribution. Practitioners in information agencies have recognized the need for awareness of and participation in the public policy process in order to ensure the successful completion of their missions. Further, information in the control of public agencies was once thought to be useful almost exclusively for internal decision making purposes; the proliferation of digital technologies and the growing ubiquity of skill with such technologies have made agency-specific information one of the most valuable public assets that we possess. On a related note, the economic or commodity value of information has grown, as has its public good or social value. Thus, there is a growing need for persons with expertise in information and knowledge management on the one hand and public affairs on the other.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Development

Public Financial Management

Public Management

Perspectives on Information

User Experience Design

Information in Cyberspace

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Students must be accepted by both of the individual programs before admission can be granted to the dual degree program.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

70 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) User Experience Design Public Policy View 463 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete ApplyTexas application

Application fee

Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions

GRE scores

TOEFL scores (for international applicants)

Three letters of recommendation

Current résumé

Personal statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18758 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18758 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9854 USD / year

≈ 9854 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 USD / month

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Austin

Financing

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