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Master of Public Administration

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

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

Career outcomes

Public service management and leadership

Curriculum

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.

Entry requirements

Academic

Foreign equivalent of a US bachelor's degree with at least a B average (about 3.0 of 4.0)
official transcripts and a NACES course-by-course evaluation; English proficiency (TOEFL 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE 53
Duolingo 105
ELS 112) or a US degree
Bachelor degree with at least a B average (3.0 of 4.0 or equivalent)

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution, GPA of B or higher, official transcripts plus course-by-course NACES evaluation; some programmes need recommendation letters or entrance exams

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,130 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	New Haven campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Political Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships may be available to qualifying students; graduate awards can require completed credits and program eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.