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    MA in Public Policy and Management

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    Hong Kong, HKMAIn-person1 year
    HK$198,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    190
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    HK$600.00
    App fee

    MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$198,000.

    About the program

    The program covers theories of government, public administration, policy processes, international and comparative public policy and management, public budgeting, and research methods. Students may undertake a dissertation or project-related coursework.

    Focus: both
    QS #37 Social Policy and Administration
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Rolling
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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months IANG (Hong Kong) for non-local graduates

    HK$100,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong is HK$198,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong online or in-person?
    MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong is offered in-person.
    How long does MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong take to complete?
    MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How large is the MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong cohort?
    MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong typically enrolls around 190 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong?
    Post-completion work rights for MA in Public Policy and Management at City University of Hong Kong: 24 months IANG (Hong Kong) for non-local graduates