100% Online (Self-Paced) 
No Live Lectures
Free Tutor Access
Career Support
No Application Fee 
$2,000 One-Time Fee

Modules

  • Introduction to American Politics and Policy: In Defense of Democracy 
  • Economic Policy Analysis
  • Ethics, Public Policy, and Technological Change
  • Law and Economics
  • Empirical Methods in Public Policy
  • Urban Education  
  • Education of Immigrant Students: Psychological Perspectives
  • Regional Politics and Decision Making in Silicon Valley and the Greater Bay Area
  • Politics and Policy  
  • Introduction to Urban Studies 
  • Introduction to Urban Design: Contemporary Urban Design in Theory and Practice
  • Urban Culture in Global Perspective  
  • VIP: Very Impactful People – Social Innovation & the Social Entrepreneur
  • Concepts and Analytic Skills for the Social Sector 
  • Sustainable Cities 
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Racial Identity in the American Imagination  
  • Racial-Ethnic Politics in US

Admission Requirements

  • Possess a High School Diploma 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.

Grading System

  • Distinction: 90% and above
  • Pass: 50% to 89.99%
  • Fail: below 50%

Graduation Requirement

Public writing and public policy.

Tuition & Fees

Regular fee: $2,000 (USD) one-time fee.

  • Payment plans: One-time payment of $2,000, $200/month for one year, or $100/month for two years. 
  • Payment method: Stripe.

Admission Process

  • 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, 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.

Careers

  • Urban Planner
  • Regional Policy Analyst
  • Community Development Specialist
  • Housing Policy Advisor
  • Transportation Policy Analyst
  • Economic Development Planner
  • Municipal Policy Consultant 

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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