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Mid-Career Master in Public Administration

Curriculum Requirements

MC/MPA students take a minimum of 8 credits to graduate, including at least one credit in each of the following distribution requirements:

  • Economics & Quantitative Analysis
  • Management & Leadership
  • Political Thought & Institutions

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Grade Requirements

B- or better in the three courses required for distribution requirements.

B average or better for 8 HKS credits, including the three distribution courses, plus five electives, for a total of 8 credits.

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