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    MPS in Legislative Affairs

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    Washington, USMPSHybrid2 years
    $48,015.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    82%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    7
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University is a 33-credit, 2-year, hybrid MPS program based in Washington, US. Tuition is $48,015.

    About the program

    The program covers the U.S. Congress operations, legislative processes, executive-legislative relations, data analytics, and policy areas through required and elective courses, culminating in a capstone project.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,240.00
    Annual living cost

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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 MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University is $48,015 across 33 required credits.
    Is MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University online or in-person?
    MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University is offered hybrid.
    How long does MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University take to complete?
    MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University is structured around 2 years and 33 credits.
    How competitive is MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University?
    MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 82%.
    How large is the MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University cohort?
    MPS in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University typically enrolls around 7 students per cohort.