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Tuition USD 6,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2018-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Provo, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Administration at Brigham Young University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Public Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Provo, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. International Development Policy.
  2. Nonprofit Resource Development.
  3. Managerial Accounting and Computer Concepts.
  4. Economic Decision Making for Managers
  5. Seminar in Economic Analysis.
  6. Public and Nonprofit Budgeting.
  7. Governmental Finance

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Additional Requirements:

Interest in public management as reflected in a statement of intent.

The MPA program has no required prerequisite coursework. However, we strongly recommend that applicants complete the following undergraduate courses: economics, statistics, and accounting. Students who have taken these classes enter the program better prepared for graduate courses in these areas. Students must also be comfortable with the basic tasks and functions in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Required Tests:GRE or GMAT

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 6,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 6,500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,250 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Brigham Young University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Brigham Young University

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Brigham Young University

Provo, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2018-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-01-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months