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Master of Public Policy

INTO Group - George Mason University

USA,Virginia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 28,890/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Virginia

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 4,700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States

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

Master of Public Policy

Program Overview

The master of public policy leads to a degree for aspiring or experienced professionals who seek career advancement through cutting-edge education and training in policy analysis and development in increasingly technical and global environments. The program prepares students to be reflective practitioners who develop, implement, manage, analyze, evaluate, and effect innovative change in the public and private sectors through a course of study that emphasizes the fundamentals of policy development; the role of technology, analytic assessment, and modeling for policy evaluation; and the implications of international and global perspectives on policy formation. Courses are offered primarily in late afternoon and evening to fit the schedules of busy professionals.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,890 per year

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

Living Cost in INTO Group - George Mason University

CAD 12,000 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 - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - 20 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 67.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

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

Scholarships

George Mason Undergraduate
International Admissions
Scholarship
Up to $20,000
• Directly admitted international students are eligible for consideration of merit scholarships
• Applicable to full__time first__year Direct Entry degree seeking international enrollment
• High academic standing
• Must be non__immigrant and non__resident status in the United States, and on a F__1 visa
• For more information, visit
www.gmu.edu/financial__aid/types__aid/scholarships

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.