Overview

The Public Policy and Service and Public Administration BPPS/MPA at Florida International University (FIU) is a combined degree pathway designed for high-achieving students. This integrated programme enables participants to transition seamlessly from undergraduate study to a Master of Public Administration, significantly reducing the total time required to complete both degrees. By allowing specific graduate-level credits to count towards both qualifications, the university provides a rigorous yet efficient route for future public sector leaders.

Students enrolled in this pathway maintain their undergraduate status until the completion of their bachelor's requirements. Once the initial degree is conferred, they progress to graduate status, becoming eligible for advanced opportunities such as graduate assistantships.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 9903 per semester
National fee: USD 9903 per semester
Local fee: USD 3084 per semester

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Syllabus

Students in this combined pathway can complete up to 12 graduate credits that apply to both degree levels. Modules may include:

Political, Social and Economic Context of Public Administration
Public Finance and the Budgetary Process
Policy Analysis and Planning
Human Resource Policy and Management
Leadership and Decision-making
Quantitative Methods in Public Administration
Applied Research Methods for Accountability in Public and Non-Profit Organisations
Smart Governance

Careers with Public Policy and Service and Public Administration

Graduates of this combined programme are prepared for diverse roles within the public sector and non-profit organisations. The training provided supports long-term career goals in public management, policy development, and administrative leadership. By gaining both a bachelor's and a master's degree through this accelerated route, individuals are well-positioned to enter the workforce with advanced credentials, ready to tackle challenges in public policy and community service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Finance and the Budgetary Process

Policy Analysis and Planning

Human Resource Policy and Management

Leadership and Decision-making

Quantitative Methods in Public Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

150 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letter of recommendation from a faculty member at FIU or from a supervisor.
Current resume.
Letter-of-intent not to exceed three double-spaced pages explaining how earning the Master’s of Public Administration is consistent with long-term career goals. Students may also use this letter to discuss their passion for public issues or policies and to communicate to the admission committee if they feel that their admission file does not properly reflect their potential to succeed in graduate school.
Application to the combined pathway after having completed at least 75 credit hours in the BPPS program.
Completion of at least 12 credits of Public Administration coursework and at least 24 credits of coursework at FIU.
Completion of all lower division requirements, including the University Core Curriculum, prior to acceptance to the combined pathway.
Attainment of a grade of ‘B’ or better on all graduate courses completed while in the BPPS program.

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

19806 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19806 USD / year

≈ 19806 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6168 USD / year

≈ 6168 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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