Program Overview
The Public Administration - Public and Nonprofit Management at Buffalo State SUNY is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 72 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 computer science & it. 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 - Public and Nonprofit Management 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
- Duration: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Buffalo, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration - Public and Nonprofit Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Administration and Policy
- Public Budgeting
- Metropolitan Governance
- Human Resource Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
- Research Methods in Public Administration
- Data Analysis and Presentation (must be taken at Buffalo State)
- Administrative Practices in Public and Nonprofit Sectors
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).
Admission Requirements
1. Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale), or a master\'s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale). Applicants who hold a bachelor\'s degree but do not meet either of the above criteria may be considered for admission if they attain a minimum quantitative and verbal score of 152 on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or complete 6 credit hours of 500-level coursework at the college as an accepted pre-major student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
2. Two letters of reference, with at least one attesting to academic abilities.
3. A letter of intent describing the applicant\'s educational objectives, background in statistics and/or methodology, interest in the MPA program, career goals and the choice of track (public administration or nonprofit) in which to concentrate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Buffalo State SUNY 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 Buffalo State SUNY
Buffalo State SUNY
Buffalo, United States
The State University of New York Buffalo State University is a public university in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Buffalo State University was...
University Profile- Start Date February 2026
- Language English
- Duration 72 months
- Credits 6
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