Master Study in Target

Hello guys..., I do hope if anyone can help me to understand the Public Policy Study? I am very interested and plan to continue my education to Master Degree (S2) with that program. So far, I haven’t understood well about that program. I am interested just because of the nomenclature used that frame my understanding, whether right or wrong. In my opinion, public policy is simply defined as a major that focuses on the analysis and design of policies related to community development. Currently, I try to glance at Public Policy Program at various universities in various countries with different admission requirements. I greatly appreciate if you willing to share or can give me advice related to my study plan, especially for those who already have a background in that field. Here are the universities that I mean. For a complete, accurate and update information can be viewed at the website of each university.

Master in Public Policy and Public Administration (MPPPA) at Concordia University in Canada (www.concordia.ca/)

Requirements:

1. Application form fee ($90.00)
2. Original transcripts, minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3, a copy translated and stamped by a certified translator.
3. Three academic reference letters. Only one from an employer outside academia.
4. Curriculum Vitae,
5. Statement of Intent.
6. The paper-based TOEFL iBT minimum 600.

Master in Public Management and Policy Analysis Program (PMPP), International University of Japan (www.iuj.ac.jp/)

Requirements:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Research Plan
3. Essay
4. College Certificates (from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended)
5. Two Recommendation Letters
6. Application Fee & Application Fee Form
7. Photograph(s)
8. TOEFL Paper-based exam 550
9. Letter attesting to academic research experience (If applicable)

Program of Public Policy (MP2), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Japan (www.grips.ac.jp/)

Requirements:

Asian Development Bank -Japan Scholarship Program(ADB-JSP)

1. citizens of the countries that are developing members of ADB
2. at least two years' work experience, and under 36 years old as of April 1, 2012
3. preference given to those currently working as government officials

Applicants supported with any other scholarship and self-financed: pre-and early-career officials and staff members in local or national governments, international organizations and private companies.

Master in Public Policy and Management (PPM), Institute of Social Studies (ISS) in Netherland (www.iss.nl/)

Requirements:

1. have a Bachelors degree in one of the social sciences or equivalent
2. Copy of Academic Degree / Diploma
3. Certified Copy of Academic Transcript
4. Motivation Statement
5. Reference forms / letters
6. Statement of Proficiency in English, the TOEFL for the paper test (PBT) 580

Management Planning And Policy (MA), University Of Leeds in UK (www.leeds.ac.uk/)

Requirements:

1. For advice on whether your qualifications are acceptable please email the international office at internationaloffice@leeds.ac.uk
2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) an overall band of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component skill
3. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of 87 (with no less than 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 21 in writing)
4. Apply via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)

Master of Public Policy, University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities in USA (www.umn.edu/)

Requirements:

GPA

In general, most graduate programs prefer an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for admission, but you should consult your program of interest about specific GPA requirements.

TEST SCORES

GRE - Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores may be required by your program. For more information, see Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

English Proficiency Tests - A TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS test is required of most international applicants whose native language is not English. For more information, see English language requirements.

English language competence. If English is not your native language, you must pass the TOEFL or IELTS exam with a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), 100 (internet based, minimum 22 on each section), or 7 for the IELTS. TOEFL or IELTS scores must be less than two years old.

LETTERS of RECOMMENDATION

Many graduate programs require letters of recommendation, and they may require that these recommendations be submitted via the online application. In most cases you will not have to wait to submit your online application if your recommendation provider has not yet uploaded a recommendation. For recommendation requirements, check with your graduate program of interest. Please do not have recommendation materials sent to the Graduate School Admissions Office.

Current U of M Undergraduates

If admitted,University of Minnesota undergraduates who have no more than seven semester credits or two courses to complete for the bachelor's degree (including both distribution and total credit requirements), may register in the Graduate School to begin a graduate program while simultaneously completing their baccalaureate work.

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