Public Service Management (MS)
Make a difference by helping solve the problems of our communities and our world. DePaul’s Master of Public Service Management (MPS) is designed to teach you broad-based management skills that lead to a variety of careers in the public and private sectors.
This innovative Public Service master’s degree program offers a blend of in-person and online courses, giving you flexibility to balance your studies with your life. As part of the program, you'll participate in two in-person immersion weeks at our Loop Campus—one at the beginning and one at the end of the academic year. These immersion weeks provide valuable networking opportunities and hands-on learning experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of leaders, including those in federal, state, and local positions, professionals from higher education, and key figures from nonprofit organizations.
To accelerate degree completion, you can earn credit for prior college-level learning based on your work, volunteer and life experiences. Professionals can apply for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit for up to two courses (8 credit hours). All other courses are offered online, either in the evening or asynchronously. Students will have the option to attend in-person classes in Chicago’s Loop. This cohort-based program begins each fall and can be completed in as little as 12 months.
Intakes
- Jan
- April
- June
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
DePaul offers you countless opportunities to do extraordinary things that make you stand out from the rest. Whether it's landing your ideal job or getting into your top grad school choice, we'll help make it happen.
DePaul graduates are surveyed about their post-graduation destinations at graduation and six months after degree completion. Data are also gathered from public record via LinkedIn.
Results presented on this site represent a three-year average of data for graduates whose status was confirmed as of six months after graduation. In some cases, such as with newer programs, fewer than three years of data is presented.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
A graduate applicant is a student who has completed at least a bachelor's degree or an equivalent higher education degree, and is interested in applying for a master's or a PhD program. You are considered an international graduate applicant if you have earned a bachelor’s degree outside of the U.S.
The minimum scores for direct admission are a TOEFL score of 80 (ibt) with all section scores at 17 or higher, or an IELTS score of 6.5, or a Duolingo English Test score of 115 and above, or a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53. If your English proficiency scores are below the minimum requirements, you may be considered for conditional admission. Test scores are valid for two years and are official only when received directly from the testing vendor.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
50432 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 75 USD
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