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    Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA

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    Minneapolis, USMAIn-person2 years
    $57,232.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    41
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $57,232.

    About the program

    The program investigates how politics, organizational culture, and policy frameworks impact PK-12 education. It covers school organization, policies, instructional strategies, student outcomes, and equity through race, power, and economics lenses.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL: Internet based = 79 or above (21 writing/19 reading)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 (Writing 6.5, Reading 6.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
    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 Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $57,232 across 30 required credits.
    Is Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Per the program's published guidance: Undergraduate 3.0
    How large is the Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cohort?
    Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically enrolls around 41 students per cohort.