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MA Public Policy and Management at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management is the Glenn College's in-career MA for working professionals, with a hands-on curriculum preparing students for roles at all levels of government and in the not-for-profit sector. Students can draw on university policy centres, public forums and dual-degree options.

Faculty: John Glenn College of Public Affairs  |  Intake: Spring, Summer and Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

A rigorous, hands-on public policy and management curriculum for working professionals.

Career pathways

Senior roles in federal agencies such as the State Department, state government agency head, city manager, and nonprofit advocacy roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum criteria apply to all applicants. At least three years of significant post-baccalaureate administrative and/or analytical experience (e.g. personnel or budget responsibility, research and report writing). Three letters of recommendation required. Applicants are encouraged to email a resume to confirm eligibility. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (new scale; 79 equivalent on the earlier scale), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

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.

Intake: Spring 2027 (Nov 1, 2026 U.S.; Sep 1, 2026 international), Autumn 2027 (Jun 1, 2027; Apr 15, 2027 in

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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