Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration in Public Works Administration in Long Beach United States | California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
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Long Beach United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,570
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Modern public administrators recognize that government truly belongs to the people. They face the dual challenge of delivering results while optimizing resources. These professionals understand that community involvement fosters greater support for initiatives. By collaborating with citizens, they've elevated public management standards while maintaining a commitment to continuous improvement. What sets contemporary public service apart is the meaningful recognition and tangible rewards available, transforming public policy and administration into an attractive career path.
The Graduate Center for Public Policy and Administration provides a Master of Public Administration degree, preparing students for leadership across government, nonprofit, and private sectors. This program develops essential skills in policy analysis, organizational management, and public finance. Students can specialize in Public Works Administration or Urban Affairs, with additional graduate certificate options in Labor Relations, Personnel Management, Public Sector Analytics, and Government Financial Administration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For consideration for admission to the MPA program, you must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and have maintained an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of not less than 3.0 or 3.0 in your last 60 semester (90 quarter) units. If you do not meet these requirements, but do have management, technical, or professional experience your application may be reviewed by the Department's Admission Committee for special consideration. Your application will be evaluated in terms of your previous academic and employment performance, promise as a graduate student and as a leader in some field of public administration, and commitment to develop, pursue, and perform effectively in a career in public administration. To apply, you must email the following documents to the Department (in addition to any documents you submit to the University including official transcripts):
Two letters of recommendation from former professors or from job supervisors
Personal statement concerning your reasons for wanting to obtain the MPA degree and for pursuing a career in the public sector (one to two pages)
You will need a 3.0 in your undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
Two letters of recommendation from former professors or from job supervisors
Personal statement concerning your reasons for wanting to obtain the MPA degree and for pursuing a career in the public sector (one to two pages)
You will need a 3.0 in your undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
Tuition
USD
15,570