The MPA program provides public administrators with skills in management, program evaluation, analysis, and strategy.

Location:

San Jose, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Public Administration, Public Administration

Program Overview

Program Description:

University of San Francisco’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program offers demanding courses that prepare students to address the public interest, contribute to the common good, and utilize their education to serve their communities, especially those most vulnerable. The USF MPA challenges you to apply evidence-based research in ethical practices and humane policies at the local, regional, state, and national levels.

USF's MPA program offers an optional concentration in Health Services Administration. The program is available at USF campuses in San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento. Classes are taught on weeknights or weekends to accommodate the schedules of working public administrators. For more information, visit our website.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

USF is a founding member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and has been accredited by WASC since the 1940s.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Applicants to the MPA program must submit the following: Online application, Transcript(s), Essay(s), Resume, and Two Letters of Recommendation.

International Requirements:

International applicants must submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic (as applicable).