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Master of Public Administration in Public Administration and Policy with Concentration in Public Economics and Finance

University at Albany - State University of New York

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 28,318/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1844

Total Students: 17,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222, United States

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

Master of Public Administration in Public Administration and Policy with Concentration in Public Economics and Finance

Program Overview

Ranked among the top 20 public affairs programs in the nation, the Rockefeller College Master of Public Administration program prepares you to excel as a government administrator, policy analyst, information technology manager, or strategic and financial leader of public and nonprofit institutions.

As you move through the 49-credit MPA curriculum and complete your professional internship, you learn how to successfully oversee projects, support and motivate teams, improve organizational performance, and monitor policy impact to help solve complex socioeconomic problems.

Public Economics and Finance
Manage the complex finances of public, nonprofit or healthcare organizations or become a policy or financial analyst in a policy research settings inside and outside government. Many top public and nonprofit managers began their careers in budgeting or finance. Training in finance and public economics can provide you with the skills you need for a successful career as a financial analyst, manager, or policy analyst.

Rockefeller’s Public Economics and Financial Management concentration will increase your understanding of:

Government policy through the lens of economic efficiency and equity
Analysis and design of public policy and how it relates to economics and finance
The processes and analytical techniques involved in developing and managing public budgets
Major government programs and examination from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint

You may pursue either or both sub-concentrations: Financial Management or Public Economics or work with your advisor to design your own.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Not Available
jan 2026		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,318 per year

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

Living Cost in University at Albany - State University of New York

CAD 16,000 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 - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
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: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Experience/Professional Internship
Gain valuable real-world experience through internships in both the public and private sector, locally, nationally and abroad. Internships can be full time or part time and are almost always paid opportunities.

Because Rockefeller College is located in the heart of the New York State capital, you can choose from a wide variety of career-aligned internship opportunities available in the state legislature, federal agencies, public service departments, political organizations, nonprofit groups, and policy research firms.

Sample internship placements: New York State Senate Finance Committee; New York State Office of Counter Terrorism; Social Security Administration, American Red Cross; U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

If you have two years of relevant full-time employment experience or are concurrently working full-time in the Public Affairs, Administration, International Affairs or non-profit sectors, you may be eligible to waive the MPA internship requirement.

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Global Excellence Scholarships – University at Albany	Global Excellence Scholarships – University at Albany Criteria: Awarded to incoming international students based on academic achievement and other qualifications as determined by the admissions committee; renewable with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and full-time enrollment while paying out-of-state tuition LINK: https://www.albany.edu/international-admissions/apply-international-undergraduate-student#scholarships	Global Excellence Scholarships – University at Albany Amount: Up to $20,500 per year for first-year applicants (maximum $82,000 over four years); up to $9,500 for select transfer students PG Up to 5,000 USD

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.