M.A Public Administration at University Of Illinois [UIC], Chicago Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Arts [M.A] (Public Administration)

2 years

On Campus

English

Field of Study:

$23,677/Yr

$23,677 /Yr

An MPA degree can provide students with an opportunity to influence the communities they live in – the cities, states, and nations around the world.
Employment demand for professionals with leadership, financial management, policy analysis, and other skills imparted by the MPA degree has never been stronger.
Recognizing the multidisciplinary nature of the field, the UIC MPA program faculty represent mastery of many disciplines.
Their academic training and research interests cover a broad range of relevant areas including law, management, political science, statistics and research methods, survey research, sociology, economics, business, organizational theory and decision making, human resources, budgeting and finance, and information technology.
In addition to the core and elective courses, students must select one of five areas of concentration:
- Public Management- Students must select one of the following tracks:
  - General Track
  - Information and Performance Management Track
  - Emergency Management and Continuity Planning Track
  - Survey Methods Track
- Nonprofit Management
- Financial Management
- Urban Governance and Management- Students must select one of the following tracks:
  - General Track
  - Local Government Management Track
- Public Policy

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Spring Intake	Sep 1, 2023
Application Deadline For Summer Intake	Feb 1, 2024

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	$11533

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

318 / 340

Avg. Score in

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Letters of Recommendation Three are required from instructors familiar with the applicant’s academic training or supervisors familiar with the applicant’s professional experiences.
Personal Statement Required. Applicants must submit a brief statement of their professional goals and academic interests.
Additional Materials Applicants must submit a resume and a 5–10 page writing sample.
Nondegree Applicants Nondegree applicants must submit an official transcript from their baccalaureate institution, resume, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and a letter stating which courses they would like to take and why they feel nondegree admission would be beneficial.

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Education for Sustainable Energy Development Scholarship Program	$21000	Yes	N/A
SWE Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 28, 2023
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	$4000	Yes	N/A
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship	$2000	Yes	Apr 1, 2023