Public Administration & Policy, M.P.A.
The Master of Public Administration program has the following general goals:
To prepare people for careers in public administration and policy analysis
To improve managerial competence of persons presently in public service through the advanced study of administrative processes and problems and through an increased understanding of policy issues and research skills
To support additional University-based research in public administration and policy analysis
The courses in public administration are designed to increase the student's understanding of the internal organizational environment and to help the student develop needed managerial skills. Courses in public policy give the student an understanding of the social, political and economic environment in which public programs develop and operate. Courses in research methods provide the skills necessary in today's complex government agencies and activities. A track of specialization provides the student with additional competence in an area linked to individual interests and/or career goals.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Nevada Career Studio’s mission is to connect students, educators, and employers to meet the workforce development needs of the state, nation and global community by building student career readiness from early engagement, graduation and beyond.
Diversity, equity and inclusion statement
As a part of the Student Services Division, the Nevada Career Studio is continually seeking ways to learn, improve and iterate. We believe that inclusion and equity only improve when we listen to voices from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for all students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members from Reno and beyond.
We aim to build an equitable and inclusive culture whereby students and alumni have the opportunity to pursue and explore a meaningful career path regardless of personal background. Every day, our team strives to be inclusive, foster belonging, promote diversity, and create new opportunities and resources for everyone who comes into contact with the Nevada Career Studio Team.
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
2.75 for a master’s degree
3.0 for a doctoral degree
Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)
Duolingo: 105
TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
Pearson (PTE): 59
Cambridge: 176
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
24183 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 95 USD
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