Public Policy & Administration - Master [1 Years]
$36,946 /Yr Online On-campus full_time

Master Public Policy

  • In the UMass Amherst School of Public Policy’s Master of Public Policy program, a College mix of online and in-person classes will allow students to move quickly toward pursuing their professional goals with the skills students need to fuel their success. Internships and client projects will provide students with invaluable real-world experience.
  • Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to become a leader in the nonprofit, public, or private sector while creating meaningful social change
  • This is a 37-credit program that includes the policy seminar; six core courses; a summer internship; and four electives, two of which must be SPP program electives
  • Students will study subjects such as Politics and the Policy Process, Public Policy Analysis, Economics and Public Policy, Introduction to Statistical Methods, etc.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $33040
Health Insurance $2488
Other fees $1418
Total Fees $36946

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 53 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must hold a 4 years Bachelors degree.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.