Master's in Public Policy and Administration

所属信息

所属学校
西北大学
所属院校
NWU School of Professional Studies

基本信息

申请截止日期

  • 秋季
  • Round1
    12月1日
  • Round2
    1月15日
  • 其他

申请信息

托福/GRE Code
9019

成绩单寄送要求

网申上传/电子寄送/纸质寄送/需第三方认证

推荐信要求

2

文书要求

Statement of Purpose
Applicants are required to submit a 300 to 550 word statement of purpose outlining how the degree program will help them meet their academic and professional goals. The statement of purpose can be uploaded via the online application.

Writing Sample
The writing sample should demonstrate the ability to present ideas and arguments in a manner appropriate to a graduate-level program and should not exceed 10 pages in length. The sample can be an academic paper, a short work-related memo or analysis, or an essay describing a critical public policy issue.

If you submit an academic paper, it should consist of the following:

A clearly articulated thesis on a topic drawn from public policy or a related discipline
An argument that persuasively supports the thesis and demonstrates an awareness of contrary arguments
Documentation of quoted material and acknowledgement of ideas taken from the works of others using an accepted academic style guide
If you submit a work-related analysis of a policy, problem, or program of which you are the sole author it should consist of the following:

A clear identification of the organizational issue in need of attention
An analysis of the issue and its importance to the organization
Well-reasoned action options and your final recommendations
If you are submitting an essay it should be comprised of the following:

Describe what you see as one of the most critical public policy issues that faces the nation, your state, or your community
Provide a summary of a course of action you advocate to address this issue as if you were serving in a policy-making or administrative leadership role
Provide supporting justification for the action you are advocating
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