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Master of Public Administration - Public Management

Study Group - DePaul University

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 18,912/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1898

Total Students: 23,799 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

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

Master of Public Administration - Public Management

Program Overview

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) will prepare you for a leadership position within the public sector. You’ll develop the critical management skills you’ll need to succeed in your public service career, including:

Ethical organizational leadership
Public finance and budgeting
Human resource management
Public policy design and analysis

Choose a specialization in one of the following areas:

Emergency Management
Public Management
Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
International Public Management

Public Management Concentration
For those who aspire to become city managers, chief administrative officers, department directors, and senior project managers, this concentration focuses on the roles, requirements, challenges, and processes of running a public organization. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to work successfully with professional staff, an elected governing board, consultants, and the public in the implementation of broad policy decisions. Legal issues of interest to public managers are also included.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

17 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

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

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,912 per year

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

Living Cost in Study Group - DePaul 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
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 96
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

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

University	Level	Program	Initial Scholarship Amount	Years 2-4 Scholarship
DePaul University	Undergraduate	Direct Admit	$15,000 to $24,000	$15,000 to $24,000
	Graduate	Direct Admit: College of Computing & Digital Media	For Fall 2024: CDM Presidential Scholarship of $6,000 to $9,000 over 6 consecutive terms for computing related degrees	N/A
		Direct Admit: Kellstadt Graduate School of Business	2.0 to 2.69 GPA: $500 per course (up to 12 courses) Total scholarship up to $6,000 2.7 and above GPA: $650 per course (up to 12 courses) Total scholarship up to $7,800	N/A
		Direct Admit: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences & College of Science and Health	Graduate Presidential Scholarship: $12,000 for any of the following programs: Applied Mathematics MS, Applied Statistics MS, Chemistry MS, Environmental Science MS, and Sustainable Urban Development MA. (details)	N/A

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.

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