Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$22,500/Yr
CA$22,500 /Yr
- Master of Public Administration at the Fairleigh Dickinson University is a 2-years program by the School of Public and Global Affairs.
- It is ranked among the best regional universities and in the Top 50 in the North region by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2021.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- At the School of Public and Global Affairs, they think public service is a calling, public administration is a necessity, and public-minded citizens are essential to a healthy society.
- The School upholds public service as a calling, embraces public administration as a necessity, and maintains that public regarding citizens is essential to a healthy and sustainable society.
- As a member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), they seek to provide well-educated leaders for public and nonprofit agencies and to improve the knowledge and credentials of administrators already employed in these organizations.
- The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the internationally recognized management degree for leadership in the public and non-profit sectors, whether on a global or local scale.
- This curriculum is designed to provide graduates with conceptual, analytic, and managerial skills for dealing with a variety of public service administration situations. (Students in the Executive program can be awarded advanced standing with evidence of professional development education.)
- The program is enriched with a project-based curriculum.
- The project-based MPA emphasizes group work, problem-solving, and building a portfolio of accomplishment.
- It integrates accomplished practitioners with accomplished academics to give you the best of both worlds.
- Many of these courses take place on weekends where you and your cohort are asked to work together to offer policy recommendations, map solutions, and collaborate on research.
- An SPGA graduate will demonstrate the ability to prepare and deliver effective oral presentations and or write documents that present and evaluate information and opinion in a logical and analytical manner, incorporating research and documentation, and using style, grammar, mechanics, and/or format appropriate to an educated audience.
- The MPA program consists of 42 credits.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$22500 (CAD 22500) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Board | CA$11089 (CAD 11089) |
Total Cost | CA$11089 (CAD 11089) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$9975 (CAD 9975) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 2.70 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 100
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Tax Examiner
- Budget Analyst
- Public Administration Consultant
- City Manager
- Mayor
- International Aid/Development Worker
- Fundraising Manager
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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