Master of Public Affairs (MPAff) at University of Iowa

Programme overview

One of the enduring grand challenges is how to collectively, creatively, and democratically respond to key challenges facing our communities, nation, and the world. Among these challenges are environmental change, including an increased incidence and intensity of disasters such as flooding, sea level rise, and wildfires attributable to climate change; health care; an aging population; addiction; inadequate infrastructure; inequality; unaffordable housing; racism; transportation; immigration; economic development; and public safety.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Planning and Public Affairs | Duration: 42 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The graduate Master of Public Affairs (MPAff) requires a minimum of 42 s.h. of credit.

Career pathways

Graduates land positions in professional policy analytical and/or managerial service in the public and nonprofit sectors. The degree builds knowledge and skills in a mix of topics that includes policy, economics, statistics, research, and management and prepares students for professions that influence public policy through analysis, application, or management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requires an undergraduate degree and fulfillment of the minimum requirements of the Graduate College. The priority deadline for funding consideration is Jan. 15 for fall admission. Funding for those who submit materials after these dates is considered only as funding permits. Applications for admission are accepted until July 15; April 15 for international students. For spring admission, applications are accepted until Dec. 1. To apply, follow the directions on the Graduate Admissions website.

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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