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Overview
At the conclusion of the Public Policy - Policy Informatics MPP program from Arizona State University, students are able to identify, analyze and interpret the challenges and dilemmas of public policies, especially those of urban areas. Students also are able to approach policy analysis with a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods and are prepared to develop innovative processes and tools to deal with changing realities of public policy and address issues on a global, regional and local scale.
The Master of Public Policy program with a concentration in policy informatics provides the knowledge and skills for students who seek careers that require them to use informatics tools, models and simulations to help individuals and groups deliberate and evaluate policy decisions and explore new governance infrastructures. This concentration emphasizes theories and research concerning decision-making, complexity theory and visualization of quantitative and qualitative information, collective intelligence, behavioral economics and persuasive technologies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to pursue a career in a field related to public administration or public policy. This may include opportunities as either a manager or policy analyst in local, state or federal agencies; nonprofit organizations; and private organizations that interface with the public sector.
The program can also serve as a platform for preparation for doctoral studies in public policy, public administration, urban studies and other related programs.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Service Research
- Microeconomics of Public Policy
- Public Policy Analysis
- Advanced Policy Analysis
- Applied Econometrics
- Diversity, Ethics and Leading Public Change
- Complexity in Public Policy and Management
- e-Public Administration
- Policy Informatics
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 Informatics & Information Sciences Public Policy View 647 other Masters in Public Policy 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 program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's 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. -
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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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