Overview

We offer a bachelor degree in Public Administration and Public Policy at Suny Cortland. Who doesn’t love a little challenge? Make problem solving your specialty by learning to grapple with some of society’s most urgent issues such as crime, health care and the quality of the air we breathe.

What Will I Learn?

Engage in a core curriculum covering the basics of U.S. and world politics, research techniques and political theory.

Explore the different fields of political science through upper-division course work.

Complete a capstone course either through a seminar or internship experience.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

American Government and Politics

Political Research

Public Administration and Public Policy

Political Theory

Methods of Political Analysis

Current Issues in Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

While there is no deadline other than the Nov. 15 early action deadline, applicants should plan to apply as soon as possible.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cortland, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration Public Policy View 322 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission.

Submit the following items for academic admission review: Official transcripts from your secondary school or school leaving certificate.

Official college transcripts from any colleges you have attended.

Exam scores documenting your English proficiency if English is not your native language.

International Student Financial Statement and supporting documents.

A photocopy of the information page from your current passport.

A completed copy of the SUNY Cortland I-20 Request Form (PDF).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17180 USD / year

≈ 17180 USD / year
Out-of-State

17180 USD / year

≈ 17180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Cortland

United States

874 - 1904 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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What Will I Learn?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cortland

Funding

Scholarships Information

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