[ 2015. 4. 9. University at Albany SUNY ]

▶ Program: Master of Public Administration (MPA)

▶ Starting Semester: Spring ONLY

▶ Application Deadline: September 1^st

▶ GMAT Waiver

▶ English Score: iBT 84 minimum with no exception (IELTS 6.5)

▶ Vacation Period: about 3 months (from late May till late August)

▶ Student Diversity: about 60 students (1/3 International 2/3 Domestic)

▶ Population: approximately 700,000

▶ Korean students: 4~5 in MPA program in 2014 from the Korean government including KDIS.

▶ Tuition Fee: as stated in the KDIS Program Book

▶ Living expenses: Rent 2 bedroom apartment = $1,000~$1,200 minimum / 1 bedroom $700

▶ Children’s Education: good public schools are located around the campus.

▶ VISA Type: F-1 student visa

▶ Recommended arrival date: January 7^th, 2014 or before December 22^nd of 2015

   (Christmas season should be considered.)

▶ Class Hours: mainly Evening Classes (from 5:30PM~10:00PM)

▶ Driver’s License: US license is recommended

▶ Electives: do not need to be specifically related to MPA program. (flexible)

▶ Credit Transfer: 49 credits required (24 credits transferrable= 6 courses)

▶ Award: Pie Alpha Alpha Award can be conferred to the students graduating with GPA over 3.75

▶ Electives can be taken from the MBA department (CPA prerequisite can also be taken as electives.)

Christine S. Leigh

saheun0313@kdischool.ac.kr