Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Affairs in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
|
Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,544
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Berkeley Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is an intensive one-year, 30-unit program tailored for experienced professionals across government, business, and nonprofit sectors. MPA candidates are career-driven individuals preparing for elevated leadership positions and policy-oriented responsibilities within their organizations and professional networks. This degree emphasizes rigorous policy evaluation while exploring critical themes like ethical leadership, organizational innovation, economic assessment, and strategic planning. The curriculum features collaborative and individual projects that develop both rapid-response analytical skills and comprehensive policy research capabilities. The program culminates with students developing a hands-on Capstone project for an actual client organization, where they perform detailed policy analysis using the interdisciplinary frameworks and methodologies mastered throughout the MPA coursework.
Career Pathways Include:
Government Administration
Economic Growth Initiatives
Environmental Policy Design
Healthcare Policy
Educational Leadership
Public Sector Management
Policy Advisory Services
Global Governance
Diplomatic Affairs
Legal Policy
Nonprofit Sector Leadership
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You must hold or expect to hold prior to the beginning of classes a bachelor's degree from a U.S. school accredited by one of the AACRAO regional accrediting agencies. International applicants of recognized academic institutions outside the United States must hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Upload unofficial transcripts with the application for the departmental initial review. Unofficial transcripts must include at a minimum the name of the institution, your full name, and a chronological listing of all classes and grades.
For purposes of admission, your most recent score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT). For Fall 2022, tests taken before June 1, 2020 will not be accepted. Your most recent overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale.
For purposes of admission, your most recent score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT). For Fall 2022, tests taken before June 1, 2020 will not be accepted. Your most recent overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale.
Tuition
USD
26,544