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Overview
In the Public Administration program from Rutgers University, students become competent at defining public problems, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, developing and communicating creative solutions, and implementing ethical and practical courses of action.
Public administration is an academic field that addresses the implementation of public policies at all levels of government (federal, state, local, special districts) and in sectors related by virtue of their quasi-governmental structure, degree of regulation, or financial and contractual relationships to governments, such as, the nonprofit sector. The MPA degree combines contexts of public policy making with understanding of urban environments and knowledge and skills needed for operational management of government and nonprofit organizations and networks.
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project serves as a culminating experience in the MPA program. It provides students with an opportunity to integrate learning from various courses with applied analysis of real-world issues. Students work individually under the guidance of a faculty member to develop a research design, carry out data collection and analysis, evaluate their findings, and provide conclusions and recommendations.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Public Administration
- Technology and Public Administration
- Economics for Public Administration
- Administrative Ethics
- Applied Statistics
- Applied Research Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 83
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Credits
42 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Administration View 513 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 83
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- Resume
- Fee of $70 – payable to Rutgers University
- Official Transcripts for colleges and universities attended (A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher education is required)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement – one page explaining “Why You Are Pursuing an MPA Degree”
- GRE and TOEFL scores
Tuition Fee
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International
30144 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15072 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
30144 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15072 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
17736 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8868 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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