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.

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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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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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

25985 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year during 36 months.
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

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