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Tuition Fee
USD 19,992
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Public Administration | Public Policy Studies
Area of study
Social Sciences
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 19,992
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-06-01-
2023-09-01-
2024-01-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Students who successfully complete a Graduate Pathway program in public administration are assured progression to a nationally-ranked UAB graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.

Degree Program Components

2-Semester:

  • 39 credit hour program
  • 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
  • 27 credit hours remaining toward degree

  • Course features

  • Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
  • Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
  • Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
  • Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
  • Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
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    Program Outline

    Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 14
    Course Delivery Method On-Campus
    Class duration:

    9-13 hours per week


    Where will it take me?

    This course leads to the following degrees:

  • Public Administration-MPA
  • Featured progression degree

    This program leads to a master's degree at UAB.



    What do I need to progress?

    Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses. B or better in all courses. No grades of I or W permitted.

  • 2-Semester

  • Graduate Pathway programs allow you to begin earning credits toward a Master's degree even if you do not meet the direct entry requirements.

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    Total programs
    26
    Average ranking globally
    #160
    Average ranking in the country
    #81
    Admission Requirements

  • 2-Semester

  • Graduate Pathway programs allow you to begin earning credits toward a Master's degree even if you do not meet the direct entry requirements.

    How do I qualify?

    English language requirements:

    TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0.

    Age requirements: 17 years and above
    Academic requirements:

    Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA.

    Don't meet the English language level? Apply Now for our Academic English

    We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.


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