Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration in Urban Affairs 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. The philosophy that public support follows public participation guides their approach. By collaborating with communities, they've elevated public management standards while maintaining a commitment to ongoing enhancement. Contemporary public service professionals now enjoy both personal fulfillment and tangible rewards, transforming public policy studies 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 emphasizes practical skills through real-world projects and case studies. Students can specialize in Public Works Administration or Urban Affairs, with additional graduate certificates available in Labor Relations, Management Analysis, and Government Financial Management.
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