Public Policy, M.P.P. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) is an interdisciplinary degree program that prepares students for work in the analysis, development and evaluation of public policies. In all levels of government and on a global scale, public needs and limited resources require public policy choices that are economically efficient, socially and technically effective, and politically responsive. Such choices confront policymakers in a broad range of critical issues, including health, education, economic development, public finance, social policy, nonprofit policy and disaster policy.

Faculty: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | Department: Public Management and Policy | Duration: The curriculum is a two-year course of study of 39 hours of graduate coursework, composed of 21 credit hours of required core courses, 3-6 credit hours of coursework in analytical and financial methods and 12-15 credit hours in a defined or individualized concentration that must be approved by the program director. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall Semester: Deadline – February 15 Regular Deadline – April 1 Late Deadline – June 1 Extended deadline: July 1 Spring Semester: Early deadline: October 1 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Required Core Courses (21) Analytical or Financial Methods Elective(s) (3-6) Concentration Courses (12-15) Total: 39 credit hours

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed application includes: Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available. Application fee: A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card. Goal statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short, typed statement that answers the following: What inspired you to pursue a degree and/or career in public service? Discuss any specific events, experiences (personal, academic, or professional), issue areas, or individuals that have influenced your decision. How do you envision using a degree from the Andrew Young School to achieve your professional goals? Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0. If submitting GRE scores, official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://ays.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-application-deadlines-requirements/

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