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Master of Public Policy [M.P.P] From University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Master of Public Policy [M.P.P]

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Public Policy,

Social Studies

Ranked #101 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

₹24.8 L/Yr

$29,864 /Yr

Master of Public Policy at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is offered as a 2-years program by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
This university is ranked 34th in the United States of America.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The Humphrey School’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree program is one of the best in the country, attracting students who are committed to public service at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Preparing future leaders to advance the common good in a diverse world is at the core of this program, which equips students to design, manage, and advocate for better policy solutions.
The mission of the Master of Public Policy program is to prepare professionals with specialized skills and knowledge to advance the common good in a range of public policy issues and in the management of organizations in a diverse world.
The MPP degree brings together political science, economics, statistics, management, and other social science disciplines to shape policies and programs around the globe with outstanding research and academic credentials, their world-class faculty members also offer real-world policy experience and connections.
Students in the MPP degree program benefit from the Humphrey School's expertise in global policy, leadership and management, politics and governance, social policy and analysis, and urban and regional planning.
The public service values animating the Humphrey School and the MPP program reflect the values of the School's namesake, Hubert Humphrey, and his commitment to democratic, responsive, and effective governance.
They uphold NASPAA’s public service values, and give particular emphasis to these, which are reflected in our mission and embedded in the MPP curriculum:
- Professionalism in public and nonprofit services;
- Competency with specialized knowledge and skills;
- Promotion of evidence-based policy discussion;
- Democratic values in governance and participation;
- Respect for different political and philosophical perspectives;
- Ethics, social justice, and environmental well-being;
- Equity, diversity, and inclusiveness;
- Global awareness and intercultural competency.
Students can deepen their professional interests by creating an interdisciplinary concentration that combines courses from two or more existing concentrations as well as courses from various departments across the University.
The MPP program consists of 45 credits.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2475427 (USD 29864)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	₹1311486 (USD 15822)
Books and supply	₹82890 (USD 1000)
Total Cost	₹1394376 (USD 16822)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts education background or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Previous coursework in mathematics, statistics, and economics is recommended.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

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

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

59 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced: 180
Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 120

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

20222021

Public Policy 76 out of 500 in Global Ranking

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The careers after graduation are:

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