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Master of Public Administration in Public Administration and Policy with Concentration in Public Economics and Finance State University of New York at Albany State University of New York at Albany, USA

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USD 25244

Tuition Fee (USD)

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USD 75

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Ranked among the top 20 public affairs programs in the nation, the Rockefeller College Master of Public Administration program prepares you to excel as a government administrator, policy analyst, information technology manager, or strategic and financial leader of public and nonprofit institutions.

As you move through the 49-credit MPA curriculum and complete your professional internship, you learn how to successfully oversee projects, support and motivate teams, improve organizational performance, and monitor policy impact to help solve complex socioeconomic problems.

Public Economics and Finance
Manage the complex finances of public, nonprofit or healthcare organizations or become a policy or financial analyst in a policy research settings inside and outside government. Many top public and nonprofit managers began their careers in budgeting or finance. Training in finance and public economics can provide you with the skills you need for a successful career as a financial analyst, manager, or policy analyst.

Rockefeller’s Public Economics and Financial Management concentration will increase your understanding of:

  • Government policy through the lens of economic efficiency and equity
  • Analysis and design of public policy and how it relates to economics and finance
  • The processes and analytical techniques involved in developing and managing public budgets
  • Major government programs and examination from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint

You may pursue either or both sub-concentrations: Financial Management or Public Economics or work with your advisor to design your own.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42

Program Intensity Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    25244

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 75

    Application Fee
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    16000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    The University at Albany Global Excellence Scholarships are awarded to incoming international students based on academic achievement as well as other qualifications, as determined by the admissions committee.

    The maximum scholarship award is $18,500 per year for first-year (freshmen) applicants, for a potential total of $74,000 over four years. These scholarships are renewable, provided the student maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and remains continuously enrolled as a full-time student at UAlbany paying out-of-state tuition.

    Scholarships are also available for select transfer students, with the maximum award being $9,500. These scholarships are renewable, provided the student maintains a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and remains continuously enrolled as a full-time student at UAlbany paying out-of-state tuition.

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