Overview

Students gain an understanding of the political processes through which issues, problems, and policies are formulated; the economic basis for government action in a market economy; and the comparative and historical contexts of governmental programs.

Students study public budgets, finance, and regulatory processes, as well as the behavior of both public and private organizations and their management. Students also gain competence in the qualitative and quantitative methods needed to analyze programs and policies, and develop sensitivity to the moral and ethical dimensions of policy issues.

M.P.A. Program The two-year Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program at Cornell University, consists of sixteen courses; students typically take four courses per term for four semesters. The M.P.A. program offers a basic structure for study, however, each CIPA Fellow (student) works closely with a faculty advisor to design an individualized program based on the student's specific area of interest. Elective courses and research opportunities may be taken through the program in any department or college in the university.

Learning Outcomes

Specialized Public Policy Subject Matter Competence

Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Group Work, Management and Leadership Skills

Communication and Presentation Skills

Programme Structure

Concentrations by Subject

economic and financial policy

environmental policy

government, politics, and policy studies

human rights and social justice

international development studies

public and nonprofit management

science and technology policy

science, technology and infrastructure policy

social policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, 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

When applying, please submit a statement of purpose (500-word maximum)

Also submit an essay (1,000-word maximum)

all Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam or IELTS Academic Exam for non-native English applicants

a statement of purpose

current resume

three letters of recommendation

for ESL students only: Internet-based test version of the TOEFL: writing 20, listening 15, reading 20, speaking 22; computer-based TOEFL minimum: 250

CIPA no longer requires a GRE score for the MPA application.

Tuition Fees

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46658 USD / year

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46658 USD / year

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In-State

46658 USD / year

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Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 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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