Indiana University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Public Affairs (MPA) Dual MPA-MSES (Master of Science in Environmental Science) Dual MPA-JD Dual MPA-MA in Journalism, Information Science or Library Science Dual MPA-MA in Central Eurasian Studies, African American and African Diaspora Studies, East Asian Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Russian and East European Studies, or West European Studies

Format: Campus

Program Description:

SPEA's Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is its flagship program. This two-year program offers an applied focus that teaches students to address society's complex economic, political, legal, and social issues that encompass public service. The 2009 U.S. News & World Report ranked SPEA's MPA program number two in the nation and identified the program's concentrations in environmental policy and natural resource management and nonprofit management are the best in the country. The ranking also listed SPEA's public financial management and public management concentrations in the top three. SPEA's newest specialization offers training in sustainability and sustainable development which focuses on balancing the protection of the natural and social environment with human needs in both the present and for the indefinite future.
Concentrations include: Comparative and International Affairs, Economic Development, Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management, Information Systems, Local Government Management, Nonprofit Management, Policy Analysis, Public Financial Administration, Public Management, Sustainability and Sustainable Development and Energy Policy

Accreditation:

National Association of Schools in Public Affairs and Administration(NASPAA)

Eligibility Requirements:

We do not have defined GRE and GPA requirements for admission consideration. The Admission Committee conducts a comprehensive review of each application file and seeks well-rounded students for admission to the SPEA master's programs.

# of Credits Required:

48 (MPA/MSES - 60)

International Student Requirements:

International students whose native language is not English, or who do not have an undergraduate degree from a United States institution, are also required to take the TOEFL. Indiana University baseline score for consideration: 600 (computer-version) or 96 (written-version).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

9398 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

20408 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above