Overview

Completion of this Public Policy degree at University of Nevada, Las Vegas will prepare students to conduct policy analysis, advocate for public policies and community-based solutions, or serve in decision-making positions. Its focus is to integrate what is known about the policy process into a set of skills and abilities so individuals can be competent actors in the policy arena.

Course delivery is very structured with courses offered in a very specific sequence on Friday and Saturdays over five semesters.

Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to identify and frame problems to be placed on the policy agenda.

Students will develop the skills to conduct cost/benefit analysis and to write a fiscal note.

Students should be able to articulate arguments for and against a policy proposal.

Students should be able to develop action plans for the implementation of programs.

Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a policy/program evaluation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Framework for Understanding Public Policy and Agenda Setting

Developing Policy Alternatives

Models of Policy Implementation

Evaluation: Closing the Loop

Problem Identification and Agendas

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 76 other PhDs in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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65

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have at least a Masters degree.

Students must submit three letters of reference

Students must submit a resume and should have at least five years of professional work related experience

An essay explaining student's interest in the degree and how they believe the degree will aid in their professional development. In addition, the letter must articulate a policy area that the student has a substantive interest in studying. The letter must accompany the application. (An interview will be required before a final admissions decision is made).

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Tuition Fee

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International

24050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24050 USD per year
National

24050 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24050 USD per year
In-State

7094 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7094 USD per year

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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