Overview

Government Administration (FT) from University of Pennsylvania curriculum takes the theory beyond the classroom and prepares you to make an immediate impact. As a Fels student, you are admitted into a small cohort of emerging public leaders who work closely with Penn faculty and leading policy practitioners to translate your classroom experiences into real-world results.

Key facts

The master offers four more concentrations besides the Individualized Concentration.

Political Advocacy Concentration

The Political Advocacy concentration allows MPA students to develop their communication skills, deepen their understanding of government relations and the policy process, and learn how to engage diverse stakeholders to achieve change.

Domestic Policy Concentration

The Domestic Policy Concentration equips MPA students with the skills they need to analyze and assess policy in the U.S. context.

International Affairs Concentration

The International Affairs Concentration equips MPA students with the skills they need to engage in international relations work and public sector administration in a global context.

Non-Profit Management Concentration

The Non-Profit Management Concentration equips MPA students with the skills they need to lead and manage a non-profit organization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics for Public Policy
Public Economics
Writing for Public Policy and Administration
Program Evaluation and Data Analysis
Public and Nonprofit Finance
Public Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

9 alternative credits

course units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the online application. There is a $95 non-refundable application fee. You may submit your application fee online by credit/debit card.
The personal statement should be approximately 500 words and should address your professional goals and how a Fels education can help you attain them.
Submit your current resume, which should highlight your professional, academic, and service experiences and interests.
Applicants may upload unofficial copies of domestic transcripts to the online application system.
Letters should come from individuals in a position to evaluate your professional and/or academic work. Please include at least one letter from a classroom instructor.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

57904 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57904 USD / year

≈ 57904 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57904 USD / year

≈ 57904 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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