Indiana University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Public Affairs Concentration in Public Financial Administration , Certificate in Public Budgeting and Financial Management

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs' (SPEA) Public Financial Administration concentration in the Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program is currently ranked number three in the country by the 2009 U.S. News & World Report. From City Hall to overseas capitals, public finance and budgeting provide the support that transforms ideas into realities. And in these difficult economic times, there is more need than ever for people with the skills to solve public financial problems. The applied and experiential nature of our advanced courses will prepare you to become a productive employee immediately, whether you go into government finance and budgeting, applied program and policy analysis, or management. For students interested in leading-edge research, the premier journal in the field, "Public Budgeting & Finance," is edited at SPEA.

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

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