Program Overview
The Public Administration at University of Wyoming is a Master programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,802 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,504 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Laramie, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Survey of Public Administration
- Public Personnel Management
- Administrative Behavior & Theory of Organizations
- Principles & Processes of Government Budgeting
- Public Policy and Program Management
- Empirical Analysis for Public Administration
- Capstone in Public Management
- Governing Utopia
- Public Administration and Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Submit Application and Pay the $50.00 Application Fee
- Send all official transcripts (undergraduate and post-graduate) to the University of Wyoming Admissions office. If you are a UW graduate, this requirement is waived. A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
- Take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The MPA Admissions Committee sets the program standard at minimum percentiles. A 60th percentile on the Verbal portion and a 40th percentile on the Quantitative portion of the exam are expected of our applicants. The institutional reporting code for the University of Wyoming is 4855.
- Submit 2 letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable about your preparation and qualifications for graduate education. E-mail addresses of your recommenders will be provided during your on-line application process.
- Letter of Interest (2000 words or less) - Answer: Why do you wish to pursue a graduate degree in Public Administration?
- Analytical Writing Response (2000 words or less) - Respond: For some time, police officers on three adjacent beats have met each other for a coffee break at a restaurant near a point where the three beats intersect. They usually have coffee and a donut and occasionally a piece of pie. The proprietor never charges the officers for their orders. Some people think this practice is acceptable; others think police officers should pay like any other customer of the restaurant. What is your view of the situation?
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,802 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,504 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,802 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,504 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Wyoming 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 University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming
Laramie, United States
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