The Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy offers a variety of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students are able to benefit from academic and experiential learning opportunities in the Capital Region and beyond to develop a strong foundation for careers in the public, non-profit and private sectors as well as careers in teaching and research.
You can combine a Political Science BA and Public Policy and Management BA with a master’s in political science (MA), public administration (MPA) or international affairs (MIA) at Rockefeller through our highly competitive and highly ranked graduate programs. These programs enable you to continue your studies at Rockefeller College and complete our nationally ranked MPA program or our MA and MIA programs by taking graduate coursework as an undergraduate student and accelerating your master’s degree.
Bachelor’s |
Master’s |
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Political Science |
Political Science (MA) |
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Public Policy |
International Affairs (MIA) |
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Sociology |
Public Administration (MPA) |
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Economics |
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The combined program is highly competitive. In order for your application to be reviewed, you must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher, have completed 56 total credits hours toward your BA, and have received a grade of B or higher in two quantitative courses (MPA & MIA). The best time to apply is during your junior year. The department accepts applications for both the fall and spring semesters.
Please contact Rockefeller's Director of Undergraduate Student Services Zakhar Berkovich (zberkovich@albany.edu, Humanities B-16) to assess your eligibility for the program.
Note: GRE not required for admission
Rockefeller College offers combined BA/MPA/MIA programs with other institutions. These programs give outstanding undergraduate students the opportunity to join Rockefeller's nationally ranked MPA program before graduation.
Institution |
Program |
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BA/MPA |
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BA/MPA |
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BA/MPA |
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BA/MPA, BA/MIA |
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BA/MPA |
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BA/MPA |