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    Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies

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    Stanford, USMAIn-person9 months
    $63,474.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    8%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    20
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $125.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University is a 45-credit, 9-month, in-person MA program based in Stanford, US. Tuition is $63,474.

    About the program

    A nine-month, full-time MA program that combines coursework with a field project to prepare students for leadership in education enterprises. The curriculum includes POLS seminar, required policy, organization, and research methods coursework, and culminates in a project deliverable presented in spring.

    Focus: both
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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 8, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $85,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $47,115.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University is $63,474 across 45 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University is structured around 9 months and 45 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University?
    Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 8%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University cohort?
    Master of Arts in Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies at Stanford University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.