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  Camden Graduate Catalog 2021-2023 Graduate School-Camden Public Administration 834, 831 Admission Requirements  

Admission Requirements


Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Applications to the master of public administration degree program are reviewed for admission on a rolling basis, but are due no later than March 1 for the fall semester, or November 1 for the spring semester. 

Applications must be submitted online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/apply/apply-now and will include:

1. A transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and any other transcripts for graduate degrees or courses taken at the graduate level.

2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results received directly from the Educational Testing Service, preferred; however LSAT or GMAT scores may be submitted in lieu of the GRE. Exam results must be no more than three years old.

The GRE requirement is waived for applicants with at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, for those holding a graduate degree, and for matriculated students in the Rutgers University-Camden accelerated bachelor of arts/master of public administration (B.A./M.P.A.) degree program.

3. Three letters of recommendation.

4. A carefully prepared statement regarding the applicant's personal and professional goals and experience. The statement weighs heavily in admissions considerations.

5. A current résumé.

Non-matriculated Status

The department accepts a limited number of students on a non-matriculated basis.  Applications for non-matriculated (non-degree) status must be submitted online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/apply/apply-now and will include:

1. A transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and any other transcripts for graduate degrees or courses taken at the graduate level.

2. A written statement listing personal and professional goals and the reasons why non-matriculated status is desired.

3. A current résumé.

Indicate the courses in which the student plans to enroll. (Note: Non-matriculated students may not enroll in more than two courses per semester.)  Non-matriculated students may take up to 12 credits from the core M.P.A. curriculum (see Degree Requirements).

A student who has been denied for regular admission is ineligible for non-matriculated status for the period of one year after the date of rejection.

Prospective students interested in non-matriculated status must contact the M.P.A. graduate director before submitting an application.

Executive Master of Public Administration

Admission to the executive M.P.A. program is limited to the fall semester.

All applicants must demonstrate five or more years of mid- or upper-level administration and/or managerial experience in public or nonprofit sector positions, and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

Applications must be submitted online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/apply/apply-now (from the Index of Graduate Programs, select Public Administration-Executive). Please indicate in your personal statement that you are applying to the executive M.P.A. program, and notify the M.P.A. graduate director via email once you have submitted your online application.  Applications will include:

1. A transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and any other transcripts for graduate degrees or courses taken at the graduate level.

2. A current résumé.

3. Two letters of reference.

4. A personal statement discussing demonstrated commitment to public service.


 
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