Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Postgraduate Program By Wayne State University |Top Universities

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Tuitionfee

59,764 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The master of public administration program offers professional training to provide competencies needed for a wide variety of public service positions and to build the foundation for long-term individual development and advancement in a public service career. The M.P.A. program provides training for work in local, state, and federal agencies; private, nonprofit agencies and voluntary organizations; public affairs offices in private businesses; and legislative staff positions. The mission of the M.P.A. program at Wayne State University is to provide the highest quality graduate education to students committed to public service. The program provides an academically rigorous curriculum relevant to public and nonprofit policy and management. The program serves academically capable pre-service and in-service students and is an integral part of a major urban research university improving local and global communities.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The master of public administration program offers professional training to provide competencies needed for a wide variety of public service positions and to build the foundation for long-term individual development and advancement in a public service career. The M.P.A. program provides training for work in local, state, and federal agencies; private, nonprofit agencies and voluntary organizations; public affairs offices in private businesses; and legislative staff positions. The mission of the M.P.A. program at Wayne State University is to provide the highest quality graduate education to students committed to public service. The program provides an academically rigorous curriculum relevant to public and nonprofit policy and management. The program serves academically capable pre-service and in-service students and is an integral part of a major urban research university improving local and global communities.

Admission requirements

79+
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6+
300+

Applicants with cumulative GPAs below 3.30 (undergraduate or graduate) must submit GRE scores in order to be considered for admission. Undergraduate and graduate applicants with a high overall GPA (3.30 or higher) are not required to submit GRE scores, although they may wish to do so, especially if they are applying for a teaching or research assistantship or a fellowship. All applicants applying for a teaching or research assistantship or a fellowship regardless of their GPA must submit GRE scores in order to be considered. Expected GRE is approximately 150 on the verbal and quantitative sections (under the new scoring system) and 4.0 on the analytic writing.

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

28,907 USD
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International Students

59,764 USD
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Wayne State University is an SAT / ACT optional university for most of its undergraduate programs and has 13 schools and colleges, each is distinct and contributes uniquely to its field of focus, providing a place where general excellence turns into specific expertise. Undergraduate programs are offered in many areas.

Since 1915, Wayne State University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States that provides accreditation to colleges and universities at the institutional level.

Undergraduate programs are available in the

·         Mike Ilitch School of Business    

·         College of Education

·         College of Engineering

·         College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts

·         Irvin D. Reid Honors College

·         College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

·         College of Nursing

·         Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Academic excellence and pioneering research are central to our mission and a primary reason students choose to attend Wayne State.

From medicine and mechanical engineering to graphic design and geology, Wayne State faculty members are renowned for innovation and expertise in their fields, crafting hands-on curricula to take students out of the classroom and into the real world.

Wayne State increasingly is known for interdisciplinary research in areas such as health sciences and disparities, the environment, entrepreneurship and data analytics, human services and education, manufacturing, language and the arts. The university makes a measurable impact in its neighborhood and around the world. 

Our scholarship opportunities:

Scholarships upto 6000 USD

Deadline: December 1

Requirements: SAT / ACT score, GPA above 3.0


#YouAreWelcomeHere national scholarship program

50% scholarships for international students to study in the U.S.

Link: https://forms.wayne.edu/5b9924d203841/

Deadline: February 1

The Graduate School at Wayne State University advances graduate education and cultivates a supportive environment for research, scholarly activities and other creative endeavors that are integral to successful graduate students, faculty members and programs. It assures the quality and integrity of graduate programs and monitors the academic requirements for Ph.D. degrees, specific master’s degrees and graduate certificates.

The Graduate School administers and regulates funds that support graduate studies and disseminates information related to graduate programs and policies. The school hosts the Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Symposium, encouraging postdoctoral fellows, doctoral and master’s students to share their research experiences across disciplines. Professional development seminars on topics such as the academic job search and career choices for students in the humanities are regularly offered, and assistance is available for doctoral students and postdocs interested in exploring careers beyond academia.

Wayne State’s designation within the classification of research universities with very high research activity is reflective of a deep commitment to excellence in graduate education, relevance in academic curriculum, and leadership in research and scholarship. Accordingly, the Graduate School is committed to the highest standards of academic performance and ethical behavior.

Graduate programs are offered in the

·         Mike Ilitch School of Business

·         College of Education

·         College of Engineering

·         College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts

·         School of Information Sciences

·         College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

·         Law School

·         School of Medicine

·         College of Nursing

·         Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

 Some of the places where are students work are  AT&T, General Motors, Quicken Loans, IBM, Comerica Bank, Beaumont, Ford Motors, Chrysler, Amazon, Facebook, United Parcel Services, Delta Airlines, Aerostar, Yazaki and more

 

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