Overview

The critical skills learned from this curriculum will ensure that managers in the government, nonprofit, and health care sectors exercise governance in an inclusive and socially responsible manner.

Strategic Goals

The purpose of the Public Administration programs at California State University, Bakersfield is to prepare competent, ethical and effective public, nonprofit, and health care managers and leaders to advance the public service.

Consistent with, and in addition to, established university academic performance and student conduct standards for undergraduates, those admitted, retained, and awarded degrees must possess and demonstrate academic and professional integrity in all activities to inspire public confidence and trust in public service.

Undergraduate students without experience in public service or administration are required to complete a service learning requirement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Methods in Administration
Survey of Public Administration
Program Evaluation
The Public Policy-Making Process
Managed Health Care
Economic Issues in Health and Health Care
Management in Non-Profit Organizations
Fundamentals of Grant Writing
State, Local, and Intergovernmental Management
Administrative Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies Public Administration View 696 other Masters in Public Administration in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university: official transcripts from all college/university work
Transcripts from a college/university outside of the U.S. will require a course-by course analysis
Affidavit of financial support
Insurance agreement form
A copy of the student’s passport
A statement of purpose
Current professional resume
3 letters of recommendation from former professors

Tuition Fee

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International

13684 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13684 USD per year during 12 months.
National

13684 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13684 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

8932 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8932 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Long Beach

1400 - 2000 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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