OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Social and Public Policy (Urban Governance Track)
Interdisciplinary graduate policy degree analyzing New York urban housing policy, social justice advocacy, healthcare accessibility, and municipal fiscal management.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum GPA 3.0.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcripts, personal statement, and analytical writing sample.
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Public service tuition reductions and municipal government employee scholarships
- Application fee
- $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $471/credit in-state; $565/credit out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SUNY Empire State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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