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Master of Public Policy Administration - Nonprofit Organization Management and Leadership emphasis

University of Missouri-St. Louis

USA,Missouri

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 30,660/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 40 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Missouri

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1963

Total Students: 16,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 University Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63121, United States

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Public Policy Administration - Nonprofit Organization Management and Leadership emphasis

Program Overview

Make a difference with a Master of Public Policy Administration degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis

Become an effective leader in any sector with a Master of Public Policy Administration degree from UMSL.

Our public policy master’s program will equip you with valuable skills to succeed in myriad areas, from managerial to policy analysis roles. Through a comprehensive curriculum blending theory, research methods and more, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools necessary to build a meaningful career working with and advocating on behalf of others.

Our public policy master’s program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration, the gold standard in public service education. Our MPPA is also ranked in the top third of graduate public affairs programs by U.S. News and World Report and holds the highest ranking in St. Louis.

A public policy administration degree you can align with your goals

When you earn your Master of Public Policy Administration at UMSL, you can tailor it to align with your career aspirations through one of three areas of emphasis, including:

Policy research and analysis
Local government management
Nonprofit organization management and leadership

Through advanced studies in these fields, you can learn more about important issues facing local governments and nonprofits, especially in the St. Louis region. Take courses on land use, zoning and regional planning, the politics of public policy, global health and human rights, and more.

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
aug 2024		Closed
feb 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 40 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 30,660 per year

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

Living Cost in University of Missouri-St. Louis

CAD 15,350 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 - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

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

Career Opportunities

City administrator
Community development specialist
Consultant
Director of economic development
Management analyst
Nonprofit administrator
Policy Analyst
Research and data analyst
Senior analyst
Senior program manager

Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarship - At UMSL, we are committed to making education more accessible through our International Merit Scholarships. No separate application is required for these scholarships. Our scholarships are competitive and provide top-performing F-1 international students with a significant reduction in tuition costs, making the path to academic excellence more affordable. These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.

Graduate Scholarship - If you do not receive a Graduate Assistantship, you will automatically be considered for this scholarship, with no separate application required. Our scholarships provide a significant reduction in tuition costs, helping you focus on achieving your academic goals. These opportunities are exclusively available to F-1 International Students and are contingent upon maintaining legal F-1 status and satisfactory academic progress.

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.