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Overview
Graduates will be ready to advance their careers or start a career in management and leadership positions in a wide range of public-focused organizations including:
- Government agencies
- International/Multilateral organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Non-governmental organizations
- Public Interest/Advocacy
- Consulting
As the only Public Administration program from University of the Pacific offered by an accredited law school in California, special attention is given to statutes, regulations, and strategic use of legal processes. The 36-unit core curriculum is built around student engagement in spirited policy discussions with faculty, while learning about innovative management approaches from experienced professionals. Students may also choose to pursue a concentration consisting of two or more courses (6 units) in addition to the 36-unit core curriculum. The 36-unit requirement is for student enrolling in Fall 2022. Current students should refer to catalog requirements.
Courses emphasize:
- Foundations of public action based in statutes and regulations
- Importance of values for public action
- Competencies in strategic leadership and systemic change
- Analytical skills required for public management
- Analysis, design, and implementation of public policies
Pending WSCUC approval, at least 50% of course contact hours in the program will be online with hybrid learning. The exact amount of online instruction for an individual course will vary between 25% and 100% according to the unique characteristics of the class. Please contact the Public Policy Programs department for questions or for more information.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Leaders, Organization Behavior
- Systemic Change
- Values, Roles & Skills
- Capstone: Strategic Management
- Conflicted, Complex, & Uncertain
- Budgets, Financial Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Administration Public Policy View 657 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
A current resume which includes all relevant professional experience.
Your recommenders will be required to submit their recommendations in the GradCAS system. Two letters are required, but you may submit up to four. Letters of recommendation should be from anyone who can speak to your professional skills and your ability to succeed at the graduate level.
A personal statement that describes your interest in public service and addresses the following:
- Your purpose in pursuing the MPA or MPP degree at Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law
- A general sense of what you hope to achieve with your degree after graduating
Tuition Fee
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International
42630 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1421 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
42630 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1421 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Stockton
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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