Program Overview
The Public Administration at University at Albany 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Albany, 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
- PAD 500: Institutional Foundations of Public Administration
- PAD 501: Public and Nonprofit Financial Management
- PAD 503: Principles of Public Economics
- PAD 504: Data, Models, and Decisions I
- PAD 505: Data, Models, and Decisions II
- PAD 506: Foundations of Public Management
- PAD 507: Professional Applications I
- PAD 508: Professional Applications II
- PAD 509: Career Capstone Experience
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Statement of background and goals
- Departmental questionnaire
- Resume
- Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship Application
- Names and contact information for 3 recommenders (if you do not have 3 names, indicate TBD on the recommender section in the application). If you choose online recommendation submission, recommenders will automatically be sent the online recommendation form once you save their information in your application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University at Albany 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 at Albany
University at Albany
Albany, United States
The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
