Overview

GGU offers accelerated, real-world curriculum geared for experienced professionals.

Key Features

You can earn the degree in as little as 18 months.

Golden Gate University's Executive Master Of Public Administration (EMPA) program provides working professionals with knowledge of public affairs, policy, and administration through a challenging and cutting-edge curriculum taught by instructors who are also professionals in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Methods and Analysis

Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Public Enterprise Management and Public Sector Business Relations

Budgeting and Financial Management

Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Graduate Research Project in Public Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

While GGU accepts applications on a “rolling” basis, we strongly encourage applicants to apply early.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Management Studies Public Administration View 1672 other Masters in Management Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form.

Application Fee $65 (non-refundable) due at time of application

College/University Transcripts. Scanned/unofficial documents are acceptable for admission.

If you are accepted into the program, official documents will be required prior to orientation. (WES ICAP evaluation, or other forms of verification may be required.)

English-Language Proficiency Requirement, if native language is not English.

Tuition Fee

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International

19800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 825 USD per credit during 18 months.
National

19800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 825 USD per credit during 18 months.

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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