University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Web Site

http://www.umbc.edu/pubpol

Degrees Offered

MPP (Master of Public Policy), Executive MPA, Ph.D programs

Fields of Specialization

Development/NGO, Budgeting and Finance, Economic Development, Environment, Policy, Security

U.S. State

Maryland

Country/Region

Eastern United States

Estimated Tuition:

$25,001 - $45,000

Percent of International Students

25

School Setting:
Suburban
Out-of-State Graduate Tuition:

Tests Required:
GRE
TOEFL
Typical room and board charge:

Duration of Program:
M
PA (Early Career and Mid Career): 2 years
Executive Master of Public Management: 1.5 years
Joint Master's Programs in Public Policy (JD, MBA, MS in Conservation Biology, Engineering): 3 years (4 years for JD)
Ph.D. in Policy Studies: 3-5 years

Additional fees (Estimated):

Popular Courses:
Development and Globalization
International Security Policy
American Foreign Policy Process
Books/Supplies:

Accreditation:
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
Funding Available:
University-based financial aid
Graduate Assistantships Graduate Fellowships
Most common country/region represented:
Chinese
Indian
Columbian

Typical Employers Hiring International Students:
U.S. Department of State
The World Bank
U.S. Government Accountability Office
The Brookings Institution
Contact Information:
Marvin Mandell


*Last Updated 2006, subject to change.