Master of Public Administration - Nonprofit Sector Management in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) serves as the ideal professional degree for working administrators across public, private, and nonprofit sectors seeking to enhance their management expertise. This program offers a rigorous yet practical curriculum tailored for midcareer professionals holding bachelor's or master's degrees in non-public administration fields, but whose career trajectories now demand specialized knowledge in public sector management. Recognizing that most MPA candidates balance work commitments, the program provides flexible scheduling options through two delivery methods: open enrollment and cohort formats. Open-enrollment students enjoy the freedom to complete coursework according to their availability, while cohort participants (groups of about 25 students) progress through the program together on a predetermined schedule, with guaranteed course offerings at convenient off-campus locations.