Academic Eligibility:

• Students must complete a 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Students must complete their higher education. 
• A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Or, students completed higher education with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Submission of GRE exam scores is not compulsory but helps for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Careers in public management and policy are on the rise. For example, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that positions in homeland security will grow by 22% through 2028, while Census Bureau data shows that government finance jobs are growing faster than any other in the public sector.

Other areas to consider are public policy think tanks, foundations, advocacy organizations, nonprofits, strategic communications, and congressional affairs.