Law (J.D.)/Master of Public Policy and Administration (M.P.P.A.)
About
Enrollment in the J.D./M.P.P.A. joint-degree program enables a student to obtain a J.D. degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from Illinois Techs Stuart School of Business in approximately three and a half to four years of full-time study or five to six years of part-time study.
This program is particularly valuable for administrators whose work is guided and circumscribed by a web of legislation, rules and judicial decisions, including persons interested in city management, labor and personnel work, police administration, and public policy.
The M.P.P.A. programs unique position in a business school provides students with opportunities to learn best practices management and policy analysis and implementation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations around the globe.
Disciplines
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Candidates for the J.D./M.P.P.A. program must apply to and be accepted by each program separately, and complete a Registration as a J.D./M.P.P.A. Student Form in the Office of the Registrar. Admissions information for the J.D. program is available from the Chicago-Kent Office of Admissions and for the M.P.P.A. program from Stuart School of Business. Students may apply to the M.P.P.A. program after beginning the J.D. program, but must be enrolled concurrently in both programs for one or more terms to receive the benefits of the joint degree.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career
Graduates of the J.D./M.P.P.A. joint-degree program can work in a variety of roles, including:
- Consultant
- Education administrator
- Federal, state, and local government attorney
- Health care administrator
- Human resources administrator
- Lobbyist
- Nonprofit attorney
- Public policy analyst
- Think tank analyst, fellow, or researcher
Fee Information
United States of America, Chicago