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Master of Public Administration

About the program

A management and leadership degree for people who want to serve the public good.

Develop advanced knowledge of Public Administration and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Core requirements cover quantitative techniques
Statistical analysis
Economic analysis for policy and planning
Techniques of policy analysis
Principles of public administration
Public budgeting and financial management and institutional leadership. A capstone and an internship requirement complete 40 semester hours.

Bachelor degree or equivalent (three- or four-year degree for international applicants)
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
GRE
Writing sample and personal statement depend on the programme
TOEFL iBT 5 (Speaking 4.5) or IELTS 7 (Speaking 6.5) unless the undergraduate degree was taught in English.

Bachelor degree or equivalent (for international applicants a three- or four-year degree from an institution of recognised standing).

Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline
Which varies by programme. Apply online in the GSAS Applicant Portal opens in September
Fall admission only and pay the 105 USD fee by credit card
Waivers are available. Upload transcripts
Three recommendation letters
Statement of purpose
Proof of English proficiency
a writing sample or GRE where the programme asks. Visa documents are not needed at application
Admitted international students receive visa information later.

Campus	Cambridge
Faculty or school	Harvard Kennedy School
Department	Department of Public Administration
Teaching language	English
Credit value	64
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
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