Overview
Students in the Public Administration program of Rutgers University become competent at defining public problems, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, developing and communicating creative solutions, and implementing ethical and practical courses of action.
MPA Core Curriculum Areas of Study
- Foundational: Provides understanding of public administration contexts and key professional competencies for public and nonprofit sectors
- Analytical: Examines quantitative and qualitative data methods and research design
- Managerial: Provides foundations in organization and human resources management
- Financial: Examines financial contexts and budgeting skills
- Applications: Provides students with the opportunity to utilize what they have learned in the program via a real world capstone project
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Technology and Public Administration
- Economics for Public Administration
- Administrative Ethics
- Applied Statistics
- Applied Research Design
- Managing Public Organizations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Management Studies Public Administration Public Policy View 1918 other Masters in Management Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher education
- Online Application – all applications are completed online, via Rutgers University Graduate Admissions
- Resume or CV
- Official Transcripts – showing all undergraduate and graduate work from each post-high school institution attended
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement – two to three pages explaining “Why You are Pursuing an MPA Degree”
- $70 Application Fee – payable to Rutgers University
- GRE and TOEFL Scores – if applicable
Tuition Fee
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International
31488 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15744 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
31488 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15744 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
18720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9360 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Newark
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Financing
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Funding
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