Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]/Master of Accountancy[M.Acc] (Governmental Accounting) - Master [2 Years]
$11,940 /Yr On-campus Dual degree full_time

Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]/Master of Accountancy[M.Acc] (Governmental Accounting) Governmental Accounting

  • The Master of Public Administration (MPA) / Master of Accountancy in Governmental Accounting (MAccy) is a dual degree program which is designed for pre-career and in-career students to enable them to acquire professional competencies in public administration and governmental accounting within the context of public administration and public financial management. 
  • This unique dual degree program, which is the first of its kind in the nation, offers students an academic program which broadens their technical skills in both of these areas.
  • As governments increasingly seek qualified senior-level management staff who are conversant in accounting, auditing budget and public finance, the dual degree program will be of great interest to those want to broaden their skills in both of these fields.
  • The program will familiarize students with the emerging context of public administration and nonprofit organizations in which increased accountability, transparency, and effectiveness requires higher mastery of the specific skills.
  • The program is being offered jointly by the Rutgers Business School, an AACSB accredited institution along with the highly ranked Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA).
  • The MPA degree at Rutgers SPAA is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $11940 $11940
Total Fees $11940 $11940

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 83 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 68 75 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have passed graduation from a recognised institution
  • a score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). 
  • Official transcripts
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement

Indian Eligibility:

  • Score of TOEFL and IELTS
  • Selected three-year Indian bachelor’s degree earned in Division I/First Class from an institution currently accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a letter grade of “A” or better.