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    Master of Public Affairs (MPA)

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    Durham, USMPAHybrid15 months
    $63,935.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    30
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at Duke University is a 30-credit, 15-month, hybrid MPA program based in Durham, US. Tuition is $63,935.

    About the program

    15-month executive program for mid-career professionals focusing on practical training in public affairs, with concentrations in Leadership, Management, and Ethics or Tech Policy. Includes core courses, concentration courses, electives, and a capstone project.

    Focus: coursework
    Sanford School #6 in Public Policy Analysis (US News)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $24,624.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at Duke University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at Duke University is $63,935 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at Duke University online or in-person?
    Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at Duke University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at Duke University take to complete?
    Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at Duke University is structured around 15 months and 30 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at Duke University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Public Affairs (MPA) at Duke University: 12 months OPT (US)