Overview
The dual Master of Public Administration and Applied Geography and Geospatial Sciences degree from University of Colorado Denver offers students interested in working in the government or nonprofit sectors an opportunity to combine fundamental management and leadership training with highly sought-after skills in geospatial sciences, including geographic information systems, remote sensing, computer cartography, and spatial statistics.
What you'll study
This degree may be particularly appealing for students interested in working in areas such as environmental management, disasters and hazards mitigation and emergency management, urban affairs, and public health. The structure of the degree allows students to complete both programs in less time and for less money.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Spatial Statistics
- Foundations Seminar in Human-Environmental Interaction
- Organizational Management and Behavior
- Database Systems
- Geospatial Data Development
- GIS Analysis -- Theory and Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Management Studies Organisational Behaviour Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 1876 other Masters in Management Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. (Applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will be considered.)
- Standardized test scores (i.e., GRE, GMAT, LSAT) are no longer required for admission to the program;
- One set of official transcripts is required from all higher education institutions attended.
- Three letters of recommendations from qualified references (i.e., professors, employers and/or others acquainted with your professional and/or academic work).
- A chronological resume that includes all relevant positions held during and since your undergraduate degree
- A two- to four-page, double-spaced personal statement
- Evidence of analytic writing competency. If you have already earned a graduate degree you have met the analytic writing competency
- Evidence of quantitative competency. If you have already earned a graduate degree, you are likely to have met the quantitative competency
- Application fee of $50
Tuition Fee
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International
24567 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1293 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
24567 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1293 USD per credit during 36 months. -
In-State
10298 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 542 USD per credit during 36 months.
Living costs for Denver
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.