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Public Administration (Planning and Development Concentration)

East Tennessee University
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Tuition CAD 6,798 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,111 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Johnson City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Administration (Planning and Development Concentration) at East Tennessee University is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning 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 architecture & urban planning. 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 (Planning and Development Concentration) 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: CAD 6,798 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,111 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Johnson City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Administration (Planning and Development Concentration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. PMGT 5100 - Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
  2. PMGT 5120 - Public Personnel Management (3 credits)
  3. PMGT 5140 - Public Organization Theory (3 credits)
  4. PMGT 5160 - Public Budgeting and Finance (3 credits)
  5. PMGT 5180 - Public Policy Analysis (3 credits)
  6. PMGT 5637 - Local and Regional Planning (3 credits)
  7. PMGT 5800 - Public Management Internship (3 credits)
  8. PMGT 5820 - Public Administration Consultantship (3 credits)
  9. PMGT 5840 - Public Management Report (3 credits)
  10. PMGT 5020 - Urban Planning Theory (3 credits)
  11. PMGT 5107 - Urban Geography and Planning (3 credits)
  12. PMGT 5347 - Economic Development Planning (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission RequirementsA student applying to the M.P.A. program must meet both the requirements for admission to the university as a graduate student and the admission criteria for the program. The student must submit transcripts of all academic work previously completed, scores on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and three letters of recommendation. Admission criteria include satisfactory undergraduate grade point average, satisfactory GRE scores, and letters of recommendation. Questions about admission requirements should be directed to the M.P.A. director.Students admitted to other graduate programs in the university may enroll in public administration courses (prefix PMGT) if they have completed the prerequisites, if any.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,798 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,111 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 6,798 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,111 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee University

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East Tennessee University

Johnson City, United States

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...

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  • Start Date 2017-12-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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