Overview

The Public Administration course at Rutgers University is designed to prepare students to address complex challenges in public sector management. Students become highly competent in leadership and management, the policy process, evidence-based decision-making, public service values, and interacting productively with a diverse workforce and society.

Highlights

Top-Ranked Programme: SPAA is consistently ranked as a top school in public management by U.S. News & World Report.

Customizable Track: Choose a foundation in either public management or nonprofit management and enjoy the flexibility to shape your degree around your specialized interests and career goals.

Specialized Certifications: Apply electives toward one or more certificates offered in Budgeting and Financial Management, Healthcare Administration, Leadership of Public Organizations, Nonprofit Management, and other areas of professional specialization.

Experienced & Renowned Faculty: Rutgers SPAA embodies excellence in research and practical proficiency through its distinguished faculty of accomplished scholars and practitioners who bring real-world expertise to the classroom.

Applied Learning & Research Opportunities: Students have the opportunity for hands-on learning and research through the projects-based capstone course.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Resources Management

Ethical Challenges in Public Affairs

Economics for Public Administration

Data Analysis for Decision-Making

Managing Public Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher education

Online application

$70 nonrefundable application fee (automatically waived for all Rutgers alumni and current students)

One official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended

Two (2) letters of recommendation

A personal statement

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37848 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37848 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22296 USD / year

≈ 22296 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

935 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Newark

Financing

Funding

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