Overview

Public Leadership from University of San Francisco hybrid curriculum combines online learning with five intensive weekend seminars.

The Master in Public Leadership program is the result of a partnership between the University of San Francisco and Veterans Campaign, a nonpartisan organization with a reputation for successfully training veteran leaders from both sides of the aisle.

Students at Public Leadership from University of San Francisco will:

Demonstrate advanced skills in writing, research, statistics, analysis, and oral presentation suitable for political and policy professionals

Comprehend theoretical models and concepts of democratic participation and accountability, as well as current policy challenges, and demonstrate the capacity to apply these lessons in real-world settings

Apply knowledge gained in the classroom to various political settings in the community

Understand the nature of political power, mechanisms for aggregating interests, and how to influence the process in an ethical manner

Interact with politicians as well as professionals from fields including campaigns, advocacy, community organizing, strategic communications, public policy, and public service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing for Public Policy

Quant Methods in Public Policy

Civil-Mil & Public Leadership

Public Policy Challenges

Public Leadership

American Democracy Overview

Fundraising and Budgeting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree in any field is required.

The GRE is not required. Submitted scores may be considered, particularly for applicants with lower undergraduate GPAs.

Upload a copy of your transcript from each university and college attended.

A 500-700 word, double-spaced statement that describes your personal and professional reasons for pursuing an MA in Public Leadership and for choosing USF’s program in particular.

Your current resume or CV lists and describes your educational history, work or job history, and any military service, community service and/or public service.

Two letters of recommendation are required. Additional letters of recommendation are accepted. Follow the instructions in the online application to provide the contact information for your recommenders.

Applicants may be invited to conduct personal interviews, either by phone or in person, with the program director and/or academic director.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13560 USD / year

≈ 13560 USD / year
Out-of-State

13560 USD / year

≈ 13560 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13560 USD / year

≈ 13560 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Students at Public Leadership from University of San Francisco will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Francisco

Funding

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