Overview

Examine how decisions are made and how they affect government policies—at the international, federal, state, and local levels, as well as in private business and nonprofit organizations. And most importantly, learn to examine and measure how the resulting impact of policies affect individuals and communities, all with this Policy Studies degree at Syracuse University.

Learning Outcomes

Examine how public policy is implemented.

Develop research and problem solving skills to create government policies that address current social and economic problems facing the United States.

Explore an expertise in a policy area of your choice that provides a broad range of scholarly and professional perspectives.

Gain an understanding of collecting and synthesizing information in a variety of ways using quantitative research and analysis techniques.

Analyze important political science concepts and the basics of political argumentation and reasoning.

Develop competencies in the application of social science methods to public policy problems.

Learn to Succeed in positions like:

Public Relations and Fundraising Manager

Medical and Health Services Manager

Policy Analyst

Research Analyst

Project Manager

Information Security Analyst

Policy Director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Public Policy

Political Analysis

Microeconomics

American National Government & Politics

Smart Cities and Urban Policy

Methods of Public Policy Analysis and Presentation

Social Problems

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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6 start dates a year

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy View 39 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Online Common Application

Pay the application Fee ($85)

Submit your official academic credentials

Submit two academic recommendations

TOEFL or IELTS required (if English is not your native language)

Complete and submit a Visa Information Form

Check to see if your college requires any additional materials

Submit SAT/ACT scores (Optional)

Review all Visa and immigration information.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22500 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22500 USD / year

≈ 22500 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22500 USD / year

≈ 22500 USD / year

Additional Details

Students may be eligible for a Tuition Incentive Grant, which reduces the per-credit rate from $750 to $575. Request more information from the University.

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Learning Outcomes

Learn to Succeed in positions like:

Programme Structure

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

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