Overview

Programme Overview

The rigorous, hands-on curriculum provided by the Glenn College will give you the skills and tools you need to thrive in careers at all levels of government and in the not-for-profit sector.

As a graduate student, you will have all the benefits of a collegial, high-quality graduate program located within a large, research institution. Our program fosters close relationships among students, staff, and faculty. Our attractive and comfortable facility creates an environment conducive to learning and to creating dialogue between students and policymakers on the pressing issues of the day.

You will also draw upon the vast resources of one of the world’s largest, most diverse research universities. Whether this means pursuing a dual degree, working in one of many interdisciplinary policy centers, or participating in a myriad of public forums and lectures, Ohio State has what you need to grow and succeed.

The Public Policy and Management degree from The Ohio State University consists of a two-year full-time course of study that prepares students for leadership and analytical positions in the public and nonprofit sectors. The core curriculum is designed to provide a solid grounding in the study of public policy, economics, management and leadership, and data analysis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy Formulation and Implementation

Legal Environment of Public Organizations

Public Sector Economics

Public Budgeting and Finance

Managing Public Sector Organizations

Managing Human Resources in Public Organizations

Public Affairs Statistics

Public Affairs Program Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Online Deadlines:

Spring: November 1 for Nationals, September 1 for Internationals
Autumn: June 1 for Nationals, April 15 for Internationals

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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100

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120

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Management Studies Public Policy View 430 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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120

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.

A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned.

Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program. Evidence usually comes in the form of transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.

Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT) if the score is required by your program. Scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency; faxed or emailed scores are not considered. Note: Scores are valid for five years after your test date.

Tuition Fee

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International

42738 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42738 USD per year during 24 months.
National

42738 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42738 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

13900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13900 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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