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Overview
The MPA is a transdisciplinary, professional degree program designed to prepare students for public service, public management and policy analysis at the local, state and national levels of government.
The Public Administration - Urban Management MPA program from Arizona State University provides knowledge and skills for students seeking careers in local urban government management and enables students to develop the skills and techniques used by city and urban leaders and managers.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to pursue a career in a field related to public administration or public policy. This may include opportunities as a manager or policy analyst in local, state or federal agencies; nonprofit organizations; and private organizations that interface with the public sector.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Service Research
- Public Affairs
- Microeconomics of Public Policy
- Public Budgeting and Finance
- Public Human Resource Management
- Organization Behavior
- The City and County Manager
- Public Entrepreneurship
- Management of Urban Government
- Urban Services Infrastructure
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
42 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Administration Public Policy Urban Planning View 263 other Masters in Urban Planning in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Related fields include political science, planning, business, urban and metropolitan studies, as well as other social science disciplines, although the department may accept applicants with degrees from all educational backgrounds provided the minimum requirements for the program are met.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- verbal, quantitative and analytical scores on the GRE (institution code: 4007) or GMAT scores
- three letters of recommendation
- written statement
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
25200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25200 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23544 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11720 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Phoenix
900 - 1450 USD /month
Living costs
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.
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