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USD 57825

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The major in Public Affairs welcomes students interested in?public policy, community planning, civic engagement and advocacy for employment?in local, state and federal government or the nonprofit sector.

Coursework in Public Affairs encourages you to explore diverse perspectives, apply problem-solving skills and engage in practical internship experiences where you will analyze and address real-world social problems.

The flexible Public Affairs curriculum allows you to concentrate in a specific area of study. The concentrations build upon the CORE Public Affairs curriculum and prepare you to develop your specific field of interest. You can choose one of the established concentrations or work with your advisor to create your own.

Options include:

  • Urban Studies
  • Nonprofit Management
  • International Development (study abroad options are available)
  • Politics and Policy OR design your own concentration

Learning Goals

The?Bachelor of Arts in?Public Affairs?curriculum is designed so that our students will achieve the following objectives:

  • Demonstrate the tools needed for community engagement including the ability to understand diverse persons/people and appreciate different perspectives
  • Demonstrate skills and knowledge of management and leadership in public and nonprofit organizations
  • Demonstrate competence in working with quantitative data (including the collection, analysis, communication and interpretation) needed for the field of Public Affairs
  • Use critical thinking, research skills, and effective writing to analyze public problems and develop plans of action
  • Understand the relationship between the government and its constituents through the use of theory and it application to problems in the public sector
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    500 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    57825

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    14982 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • $11500 for UG and Early Career MBA $7,500 and for all other PG program $3,000.

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