Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements and hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to be considered for admission.
There are no fixed prerequisites in terms of prior academic training, but background in public administration, American governmental institutions, economics, statistics, and computer applications in social science is beneficial. Each student's academic preparation is evaluated at the time of application. A personal interview may be required.
Applicants may be admitted with specific program-defined course deficiencies provided that the deficiencies amount to no more than two courses.
The MPA program requirements to be considered for admission are: An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale). Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with applicant's academic ability and achievement. Submission of scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.5
Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to be considered for admission.