Master of Science [M.S] (Public Policy and Data Science)
Field of Study:
$36,944/Yr
The program builds unique, in-demand proficiencies and the necessary expertise for leveraging big data and analytics to:
- Increase transparency and accountability
- Improve the efficiency and quality of services
- Enhance security and address matters of defense and intelligence
- Oversee emergency management
- Influence policy and the policy-making process broadly
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $36944 (USD 36944) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room, Food, Parking | $19609 (USD 19609) |
Health Insurance | $1054 (USD 1054) |
Books and supply | $1200 (USD 1200) |
Total Cost | $21863 (USD 21863) |
Previous Year Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | $25795 (USD 25795) |
2022 | $45021 (USD 45021) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from a college or university.
- The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students require a 4-year Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree (for 3-year Bachelor's degree holder) earned at an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at the University of Southern California.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Novus Biological Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyAssociate | TypeMerit-Based | |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Gyandhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,222/Yr$1,222 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Comments
The University of Southern California does not accept Duolingo as one of its ELP tests required for international admission. The university accepts various ELP tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc.