Master of Arts [M.A] (Public Administration)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$18,863/Yr
$18,863 /Yr
- An MPA degree can provide students with an opportunity to influence the communities they live in – the cities, states, and nations around the world.
- Employment demand for professionals with leadership, financial management, policy analysis, and other skills imparted by the MPA degree has never been stronger.
- Recognizing the multidisciplinary nature of the field, the UIC MPA program faculty represent mastery of many disciplines.
- Their academic training and research interests cover a broad range of relevant areas including law, management, political science, statistics and research methods, survey research, sociology, economics, business, organizational theory and decision making, human resources, budgeting and finance, and information technology.
- In addition to the core and elective courses, students must select one of five areas of concentration:
- Public Management- Students must select one of the following tracks:
- General Track
- Information and Performance Management Track
- Emergency Management and Continuity Planning Track
- Survey Methods Track
- Nonprofit Management
- Financial Management
- Urban Governance and Management- Students must select one of the following tracks:
- General Track
- Local Government Management Track
- Public Policy
- Public Management- Students must select one of the following tracks:
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Summer Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $18863 (USD 18863) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses | $11533 (USD 11533) |
| Compulsory Fees | $4814 (USD 4814) |
| Total Cost | $16347 (USD 16347) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $28738 (USD 28738) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
- The cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0/4.0 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.
- Students must demonstrate an advanced level of competence in industrial design through their portfolio submission
- Submission of GRE or GMAT score is not required for all master’s programs for 2021.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Scores Required
3 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
Required Document List
- Letters of Recommendation Three are required from instructors familiar with the applicant’s academic training or supervisors familiar with the applicant’s professional experiences.
- Personal Statement Required. Applicants must submit a brief statement of their professional goals and academic interests.
- Additional Materials Applicants must submit a resume and a 5–10 page writing sample.
- Nondegree Applicants Nondegree applicants must submit an official transcript from their baccalaureate institution, resume, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and a letter stating which courses they would like to take and why they feel nondegree admission would be beneficial.
Career and Placement after Course
Followings are the career opportunities for students:
- Administrative Officer
- Consultant
- Management Analyst
- Teacher
- Customs Inspector
- labor-management Relations Specialist
- Corporate Manager
- Personnel Management Specialist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| 1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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