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Overview
Overview
- The Department of Public Administration is part of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. The unit offers course work leading to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration.
- The doctoral Public Administration program at the University of Illinois at Chicago builds on a core of ideas and issues, with strong emphasis on theory construction and empirical research in the areas of Public and Nonprofit Management; Financial Management; Urban Governance and Networks; and Survey Methods.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Organization Theory and Behavior in Public Administration Research
- History and Development of Public Administration
- Collaborative Management and Governance Networks
- Bureaucracy and the Policy Process
- Survey Questionnaire Design
- Practicum in Survey Methodology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 54
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
32 SCH
96 from the baccalaureate. Students holding a master’s degree from UIC or an equivalent program will ordinarily receive a maximum of 32 semester hours toward the degree requirement.
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Administration Public Policy View 41 other PhDs in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.5
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 54
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree required. Applicants must present evidence of having completed a graduate-level statistics course. Students with a deficiency in this area will be required to take additional course work as prescribed by the program director. Such course work will not apply to the degree requirements.
- Letters of Recommendation Three required from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic achievements or professional experience.
- Personal Statement Required. Applicants must submit a brief statement of their professional goals and academic interests.
Tuition Fee
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International
7227 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7227 USD per year during 24 months.
7,227 - 17,714 USD
Living costs for Chicago
1297 - 2491 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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