Overview

Throughout your study, you will learn how to apply traditional business skills (financial management, budgeting, research, etc.) to the unique challenges of public administration.

Upon successful completion of this Master of Public Administration (MPA) at National University, you will be able to utilize critical thinking and research methods, evaluate new public management, analyze political influences and governmental power division, evaluate government employees and public administration strategies and decision, and synthesize grant proposal resources and approaches.

Program Learning Outcomes

Utilize critical thinking and research methods relevant to public administration in a multi-cultural environment.

Analyze the impact of political influences on the public sector decision-making process.

Describe, analyze, and evaluate the various approaches to managing government employees.

Evaluate the effectiveness of public administration strategies for dealing with the media, community, and local government agencies.

Evaluate the impact of public administration decisions on urban planning and redevelopment.

Synthesize resources and approaches for developing grant proposals for community programs and services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Public Administration

Seminar in Urban Affairs

Public Personnel Policy

Quantitative Methods

Ethics

Urban Planning & Redevelopment

MPA Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

National University accepts and reviews applications year round, so you can begin class any month of the year.

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university where an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better was achieved, or where a grade point average of 2.75 or higher was achieved in the last 90 quarter units.
Students with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be admitted to the University if they have a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: GMAT, GRE, Miller Analogies Test, or an approved, standardized program-specific exam.
Students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be accepted to National University on a probationary status (instead of taking the above tests).
Preliminary documentation of prior education must be presented at required interview with an admissions advisor. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Complete an application for admission and enrollment agreement.
Individual degree programs may have additional admission requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.
National

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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