OhiMaster of Arts in Public Policy and Management (In-Career)The Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jun 1, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Committee expects at least 2–3 pages; no fixed word limit.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters

Glenn master's applications require letters as part of a complete file.

Transcript(s)

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Ohio State Graduate School minimum.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; In-career M.A. intended for applicants already working in public/nonprofit/related roles; confirm current experience expectations on the live page.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; University Graduate School minimum for applicable international applicants. Programs may require higher. Ohio State does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall | Old scale: 79 overall; University Graduate School minimum for applicable international applicants. Programs may require higher. New scale applies to the updated TOEFL launched January 2026. Ohio State does not accept MyBest scores.
GRE: Not considered; GRE scores are no longer required for Glenn College master's applicants.

Historical admission data is not published.