La Verne,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Administration - Urban Management and Affairs in La Verne United States | University of La Verne
University of La Verne
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La Verne United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,492
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of La Verne's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program prepares professionals for meaningful public service careers across government and community organizations at all levels. Our MPA curriculum emphasizes creating partnerships with graduates, civic leaders, and community members to tackle pressing local and regional challenges. Students benefit from a tailored educational experience featuring career guidance, professional connections, and pathways for growth in public sector careers. For maximum accessibility, the program offers both fully online and hybrid learning options at our La Verne campus. MPA graduates pursue rewarding careers and leadership positions in municipal governments, public agencies, and nonprofit institutions. Upon completion, our alumni gain comprehensive knowledge of public sector roles along with practical skills to become: visionary leaders dedicated to enhancing civic services, catalysts for organizational transformation, and influential voices in community development and policy formation.
Urban Management and Affairs
Equips professionals with essential competencies for overseeing metropolitan environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from every undergraduate and graduate institution attended.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 and a GPA of 3.0 for any graduate study. Applicants with lower GPAs who have substantial public service experience may be considered. Applicants without previous related coursework and/or lower GPAs may be admitted conditionally with stipulations and/or prerequisite courses.
A 1-2-page statement of purpose that demonstrates:
the ability to write at an acceptable level for graduate study,
experience and interest in public and/or non-prot administration, and
how the La Verne MPA program compliments the student's interests in public service and its values.
Two positive letters of recommendation discussing academic and/or professional qualifications from work supervisors, college professors, and/or public service professionals.
A current r'sum
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5 overall band score or higher\
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 80 iBT or higher
550 pBT or higher
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 and a GPA of 3.0 for any graduate study. Applicants with lower GPAs who have substantial public service experience may be considered. Applicants without previous related coursework and/or lower GPAs may be admitted conditionally with stipulations and/or prerequisite courses.
A 1-2-page statement of purpose that demonstrates:
the ability to write at an acceptable level for graduate study,
experience and interest in public and/or non-prot administration, and
how the La Verne MPA program compliments the student's interests in public service and its values.
Two positive letters of recommendation discussing academic and/or professional qualifications from work supervisors, college professors, and/or public service professionals.
A current r'sum
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5 overall band score or higher\
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 80 iBT or higher
550 pBT or higher
Tuition
USD
24,492