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    Public Administration - MPA

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    Columbia, USMPAIn-person2 years
    $61,805.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    39
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 39-credit, 2-year, in-person MPA program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $61,805.

    About the program

    The program covers management and analytical elements of public administration and public policy analysis, including organizational theory, human resource management, public finance, policymaking, data analysis, and ethics. It prepares students for careers in public and nonprofit sectors through core courses, electives, internship, and capstone project.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $17,500.00
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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 Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $61,805 across 39 required credits.
    Is Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 2 years and 39 credits.
    What GPA is required for Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00
    What work-permit options follow Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Public Administration - MPA at University of South Carolina-Columbia: 12 months OPT (US)