Admission to MPA/MPP Degree Programs

From Edward Shighula on 24 September 2006, 23:15

I would like to know the process fo admission to the MPP degree program, course duration i meran date of admission and aldo if there any financial assistance

From Edward Shighula on 24 September 2006, 23:15

I don't have any comment

From Edward Shighula on 1 October 2006, 23:00

The process registration should be short so that one applies can be sure of his/her application if has received a due response

From Frederick Griefer on 11 October 2006, 15:00

I believe that the admissions process should be short, since most people vying for the MPA are working full-time and are just taking graduate school to become qualified for a possible promotion.

The minimum Undergraduate GPA should be atleast a 2.75 and recommendation letters from a professor and job supervisor should be mandatory.

From Andrey Mandarenko on 22 October 2006, 13:00

I do believe that some MPA programs can provide responses to applicans much early. If you check with programs that you are interested, I think they can help you with early response. At least they could tell you if you have higher or lower chance of admission. As to the GPA, it varies from school to school. But I am sure there are some programs who would pay little attention to GPA if you have good GRE and TOEFL scores.

From Natasha on 3 November 2006, 07:00

Is there a way to see previous featured alumni on this website? A couple of weeks ago there were some featured alumni who work at the UNDP whom I would like to contact. Any suggestions? Thanks!

From zekiyu jemal on 10 November 2006, 05:00

please offer the scholarship opportunity for the developing countries like my country ethiopia.we don't have any opportunity to study MPA and MPP in my country.

From Rajesh Srinivasan on 2 December 2006, 22:00

I would like to know the admission process and Qualification for MPA/MPP Programme.

From Jorge on 14 December 2006, 09:45

I'd like to know how do Admission Commitees evaluate international applicants from a non-english speaking country. In particular, I'd like to know how do thy evaluate GRE results and one's professional experience.
Best,

From Andrey on 15 December 2006, 05:30

Some of you can find answers to your questions in the "About the Degrees" section of this web portal. Please go to the MPA/MPP degree section. But also you can write to individual MPA/MPP programs to ask them about their view or approach on specific issues you are interested through the "Find a School" section.

From Albert Phillip on 24 January 2007, 06:00

How could I find the best universities in the world that offer MPA/MPP and Master in International Relations?
I couldn´t find any ranking specialized in these fields (mainly in International Relations), as it happens with those ordinary ones related to MBAs and technology areas.
I´d like to compare MIR with MPA/MPP, for I don´t quite see any difference between them as to a professional career and field of study.
I´d be glad if you could help me out.
Many thanks.

From zekiyu on 24 January 2007, 22:45

I would like to comment the requirment criteria of taking TOEFL & GMAT.Some of International applicants from a non-english speaking country have no the opportunity to take the testing. Is it fair for evalation?
Thanks

From Maren Welch on 1 February 2007, 07:30

This is a response to Albert Phillip's inquiry on January 24. Seton Hall University, located in suburban New York City, is one of the only schools to offer a dual degree masters program in Diplomacy/International Relations and Public Administration. It's a really great mix of IR courses and practical skills from the MPA. Please let me know if you have any questions about it.

From Kristen V on 4 February 2007, 09:15

How can I find FULL MPA program rankings?

From J on 7 February 2007, 11:15

Kristen if there's a Fulbright Office in your country they have reference magazines/guides/books that mention some of the "best" public policy & administration schools. I checked the US News and World Report ath the Fulbright office in my city and the latest MPP/MPA ranking is from 2003 and doesn't provide much info.

In my experience it is best to browse the internet and the MPP/MPA schools and its programs/focuses.

Best,

From J on 21 February 2007, 10:00

Does Naspaa or this website offers any fellowship/scholarship/assistanship to international students admitted or seeking a MPP/MPA in the US?

Thanks.

From Albert Phillip on 22 February 2007, 07:45

This is a reponse to Maren Welch´s post helping me out with my inquiry.
Thank you very much, Maren!! I´ll ckeck it out!

Best wishes.

From Henry on 11 March 2007, 18:15

I'm in 2 of the schools I applied to. Now I have to keep working on finding enough funding. Any suggestions besides fulbright?

From Bayiye on 21 March 2007, 12:30

How can one work for the UN with an MPA ? I have checked the UN website and its like one must have a work experience of 7-15 years which puts some us out of the equation given this high level of work experience.
Please advise

From j on 21 March 2007, 12:45

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From zeki on 22 March 2007, 00:30

I am highly eager to study MPA/MPP at abroad.please ,give me any suggestion.

From zeki on 22 March 2007, 00:30

How get financial aid for the study?and also chance to get admission.

From reader on 2 April 2007, 20:45

it would be really helpfull if this site could provied more info for international students. On the left there's a topic menu and none has any information. the site is helpful in finding differences/similarities about the mpp/mpa degrees, but the blog option should be more active. Also the announcements in the home. The site home news hasn't changed in the last four months...

From zeki on 3 April 2007, 00:15

what is the importance of comment we give you?

From Maren Welch on 3 April 2007, 09:45

Hello all --

Seton Hall University offers an M.P.A with four concentrations: nonprofit management, public service, arts administration, and health policy and management. There is also a dual degree with Public Administration and International Relations (M.A/M.P.A)

I would like to suggest that international students check out the program, but I do not believe that they make the funding aspect very easy.

Still, I encourage you to check out the M.P.A program on the listed website and feel free to email me if you have any questions.

From Andrey on 24 July 2007, 04:15

Dear Bayiye,

Yes, unfortunately nowdays many international organization require a lot of experience. But there are ways to bypass this. For this you have to choose MPA/MPP programs, who has professors with good working relationships with the UN/World Bank/IMF. Then they can be of great help in finding you a place in these organizations even though you don't have enough experience. Recomendations of known professors matter a lot. Therefore choose the programs with much higher focus on international issues and organizations.
HOpe this helps.

From Mehdi on 24 July 2007, 04:15

As to getting funding this is a challenging issue. You should try to secure research/teaching assistantships from your school. Many of them provide such assistance. But this is not easy at all, you would guess.

Try approaching big businesses in your country to see if they would be interested in funding your studies.

Teh first place to go would always be the US embassy in your country to check available scholarship programs of course.

From Molla Haftu on 27 August 2007, 07:30

Hi,this is Molla Haftu.Iam highly in need of receiving my masters degree.Would you please help me on how could I proceed?
Thank you.

From Molla on 27 August 2007, 09:00

Hopefully,Ican suggest that you are one of the organizations who work day and night to make people successful in their life.
keep it up!

From Jaimee on 24 September 2007, 22:15

I'm looking at either a MPA or a MBA, any suggestions which way I should go?
My interests span both--affecting change/community and also business oriented.

I have 15+ years of professional work experience and want an advanced degree that will further my career.

From jessica on 15 October 2007, 16:15

does anyone know of any instituions in which entrance exams are not necessary because my GRE scores are low. I am graduating in december and running out of time.
please help

From Kelly on 23 October 2007, 10:15

I'm looking for a one-year MPA/MPP course. Which are the schools that offer one-year courses? I have 6 yrs of professional work experience.

From Mohammed Taneem Isah on 13 November 2007, 08:45

It is difficult to study in my nation,due to lack of qualify lecturer,no equipment and corruption .so i prefare MPA/MPP course if their is finincial assistant .thank you

From mehdi on 20 November 2007, 21:15

Jaime, there is no an easy answer to your question. probably the best choice for you would be doing dual degree both in MPA/MBA/ There are such MPA schools which provide such dual degrees. I know that UMASS Amherst have it. www.masspolicy.org
There a lot of them. Just check the database of this web site.

From mehdi on 20 November 2007, 21:30

Jessica,
there are some schools which do not pay too much attention to GRE. But to be sure, please contact them direclty. they have emails and contacts in the database of this web site "Find MPA School".

From mehdi on 20 November 2007, 21:30

Kelly
check out the "Find MPA school section" of this web site. there should several of such schools.

From Brighty Joseph on 14 January 2008, 02:00

Am from India and am very intrested in this course. I wonder this could be in my country. This is the course that is capable of making me what I want to be in my life, sepcally in a country like India.

From Nafees on 25 February 2008, 22:15

Hi,
I am from India and seeking admission to MPA at LKY SPP,National University of Singapore,What other options do I have especially in Asia for studying public policy/administration.Please help me,if not in Asia than which school of public policy is better for a career in UN or developmenr sector/international non profit.Thanks

From Brighty Joseph on 28 February 2008, 20:30

I HEARE THIS THE FIRST TIME ABOUT THIS COURS THROUGHT WIKIPEDIA. WOUD LIKE 2 KNOW MORE, FIND THIS AS MY FAVOURATE SUBJDECT WELL IN ADVANCE AND COMPLETLAY ACKNOWLEDGABLE THAT IT HAS THE POTENTIAL, AND KINATSE THE FUTURE.

From Nafees on 11 March 2008, 00:15

Do the Schools offering MPA/MPP in USA provide scholarship for students from India

From School of Public Policy on 19 March 2008, 08:30

Greetings from the School of Public Policy (SPP) at George Mason University!

The George Mason School of Public Policy seeks to prepare its graduates for positions of responsibility in academic institutions, industry, government, profit and not-for-profit institutions dedicated to the improvement of both the substance and the processes of public policymaking in the United States and abroad. Our location in Northern Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., offers access to an extensive national and international network including federal policymakers, government officials, business leaders, distinguished faculty, and cutting-edge research.

A representative from GMU’s School of Public Policy will be visiting Korea and China this spring. Please visit our website at policy.gmu.edu to view the various stops we will be making in both countries. We hope to see you there!

From Kairam on 24 March 2008, 13:00

Our son got admitted to Harvard Kennedy School of Government to do graduate studies in Public Policy. The cost is prohibitive there compared to Duke University(Durham, NC),University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), Columbia University (New York, NY) and University of Wisconsin (Madison. WI) where also he has been admitted.
I am wondering if any former KSG alumni would advice us on the advantages of attending Harvard KSG and how to go about getting some financial aid. Other schools are giving aid up to $10k but not KSG. He worked in Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer and later in a non-profit organization. He is concerned about the financial burden (~$130k as loans) and his ability to pay it off with the kind of salaries people in the public service are expected to earn after graduation.
Any advice will be very much appreciated.
Concerned Parent

From Nima Tshering on 30 April 2008, 02:00

i have been seeking about the mpa course since my career commenced,2005 so i am glad that the university will help me to admit and make a difference after the course to my country bhutan, one of the youngest democracy country in the world. waiting for the university to reply and seek help .....too.

From Nima Tshering on 30 April 2008, 02:15

i am interested in learning the public policy , which university could be the best to study.