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Master of Public Policy

Rowan University

USA,New Jersey

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,400/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, New Jersey

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1923

Total Students: 19,678 +

Int. Students: 250 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Public Policy

Program Overview

Rowan University’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public Policy program aims to provide its students with the skills needed to be successful leaders and public servants in the state of New Jersey and beyond. The program features core courses on Public Policy taught by Rowan University faculty and practitioners. Students will also specialize in a policy area consistent with Rowan's strengths or choose an interdisciplinary track. Students will gain valuable field experience and engage in in-depth research. The program features Political Science, Economics, and Policy faculty and members of the New Jersey public policy community with years of experience in the field. The program is designed to accommodate full time students and working professionals with evening classes and a flexible timeline for completion.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,400 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Rowan University

CAD 18,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 70
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Auto Merit Scholarship: GPA range 2.6 - 4.0 Freshmen students must maintain full__time status and a minimum 2.5 GPA to renew scholarship for up to 4 years (8 semesters).
$4,000 - $11,000/year

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.