Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration - Environmental Policy and Administration in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University
Syracuse University
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Syracuse United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Environmental Policy and Administration program equips students with insights into the administrative, political, and legal hurdles faced by managers across public, private, and non-profit sectors in handling environmental regulations, along with exploring how businesses influence energy policy decisions.
Learning goals encompass understanding environmental governance structures and policies across different government tiers, as well as emerging trends, pressing needs, and management challenges in this field.
There's an escalating, extraordinary demand for professionals who combine leadership skills with environmental knowledge. Graduates who fulfill all program requirements will gain versatile qualifications for diverse career opportunities.
Maxwell School faculty actively research critical environmental topics including: water resource management, ecosystem preservation, renewable energy solutions, climate change impacts, cross-border environmental concerns, public land use policies, community engagement strategies, media's environmental role, hazardous waste remediation, and technological innovations in environmental risk management
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Personal statement
R'sum (preferred) or CV
The GRE: no longer required for application to any PAIA master's degree program
Public Administration: GRE recommended*
International Relations and Public Diplomacy & Global Communications: GRE optional**
English Proficiency Exam (international students only): TOEFL /, IELTS , or Duolingo scores
Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application, but will be necessary to enroll into the program
Letters of recommendation: Three (3) letters of recommendation from a current or previous faculty member and/or professional supervisor
*Applicants to the M.P.A. program must demonstrate adequate quantitative, analytic and writing aptitude to be admitted. These requirements can be evidenced by successful completion of coursework in relevant content areas and/or by adequate performance on the GRE or GMAT exams.
**The GRE may demonstrate an applicant's quantitative, analytic or writing ability and, though not required, will be considered for those applicants who choose to submit them.
All test scores must be sent to Syracuse University from the testing service.
Admitted students over the past three years have had median GPAs of 3.5. Past GRE scores of successful candidates who chose to submit them averaged: 158 Verbal, 156 Quantitative and 4.5 Analytical Writing. The median TOEFL scores of those applicants admitted over the past three years have been above 105. Minimum scores for English Language proficiency are 100 for the TOEFL and 7.0 for the IELTS.
R'sum (preferred) or CV
The GRE: no longer required for application to any PAIA master's degree program
Public Administration: GRE recommended*
International Relations and Public Diplomacy & Global Communications: GRE optional**
English Proficiency Exam (international students only): TOEFL /, IELTS , or Duolingo scores
Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application, but will be necessary to enroll into the program
Letters of recommendation: Three (3) letters of recommendation from a current or previous faculty member and/or professional supervisor
*Applicants to the M.P.A. program must demonstrate adequate quantitative, analytic and writing aptitude to be admitted. These requirements can be evidenced by successful completion of coursework in relevant content areas and/or by adequate performance on the GRE or GMAT exams.
**The GRE may demonstrate an applicant's quantitative, analytic or writing ability and, though not required, will be considered for those applicants who choose to submit them.
All test scores must be sent to Syracuse University from the testing service.
Admitted students over the past three years have had median GPAs of 3.5. Past GRE scores of successful candidates who chose to submit them averaged: 158 Verbal, 156 Quantitative and 4.5 Analytical Writing. The median TOEFL scores of those applicants admitted over the past three years have been above 105. Minimum scores for English Language proficiency are 100 for the TOEFL and 7.0 for the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
35,010