Master of Public Administration in Community and Economic Development (M.P.A)
Gain skills to improve community infrastructure and drive economic growth. This program covers urban planning, economic theory, and public policy, preparing you to address local and regional challenges and enhance community initiatives effectively.
| Program Name | Public Administration (M.P.A) |
| Program Level | Master |
| Concentration | Community and Economic Development |
| Modules | 10 |
| Credits | 48 |
| Duration | 4 months to 2 years |
- Public Writing
- Ethics in Government
- Public Administration in Society
- Public Policy
- Public Management
- Public Finance
- Local Political Administration
- Urban Management
- Local Economic Development
- Public Program Evaluation
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent.
- Be proficient in English language (as per TOEFL or IETLS test for non-native English speakers).
- Have basic operating knowledge of a smartphone or a computer.
- Distinction: 90% and above
- Pass: 80% to 89.99%
- Fail: below 80%
Public writing and public policy.
Regular fee: $1,000 (USD) one-time fee.
- Payment plans: One-time payment of $1,000 or $100/month for one year.
- Payment method: Stripe.
- Provide the names of your previous schools and the dates of attendance.
- Submit a scanned copy of the following:
- government-issued photo ID,
- two letters of recommendation,
- transcript(s), and
- test scores (TOEFL or IETLS for non-native English speakers).
- ⚠️You can submit the documents when applying or email them later to giuadmissions@fgjf.org latest within four weeks from the start date of your first-course registration.
- Wait for a response from our admission staff within seven working days.
- Receive your provisional admission letter.
- Make payment.
- Start studying.
- Community Development Director
- Economic Development Manager
- Urban and Regional Planner
- Housing Program Administrator
- Economic Policy Advisor
- Community Affairs Specialist
- Regional Development Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Have More Questions?
Our admissions staff is available Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (EST) to answer your questions and provide assistance with the admissions process. You can reach us by e-mail at giuadmissions@fgjf.org.
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