Overview

Students will also specialize in a policy area consistent with Rowan's strengths or choose an interdisciplinary track. Students will gain valuable field experience and engage in in-depth research. The program features Political Science, Economics, and Policy faculty and members of the New Jersey public policy community with years of experience in the field. The Public Policy program at Rowan University is designed to accommodate full time students and working professionals with evening classes and a flexible timeline for completion.

Careers

Those who can analyze policy are found at all levels in a variety of positions in the public and private sectors. Typically, skills developed in a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public Policy program can be used to raise awareness of social and political issues, as well as research, analyze, and solve complex policy matters.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods in Public Policy
Economics for Public Policy
State and Local Politics in Policy Analysis
Public Finance and Cost-Benefit Analysis
Social Policy
Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glassboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Completed Application Form

$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee

Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning

Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)

Current professional resume

Typewritten statement of professional objectives

Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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34203 USD / year

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34203 USD / year

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Living costs

Glassboro

United States

1014 - 2496 USD / month

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