Location:

Northridge, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Certificate

Specialty:

Public Administration

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Public Administration program was designed for professionals who are currently employed in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors and wish to improve their management knowledge and skills. This 36-unit program is ideal for people with varied objectives and backgrounds (including business or healthcare administration, finance, human resources, public safety, or social welfare) who need professional development in order to carry out their current or desired managerial and administrative responsibilities. The curriculum is designed to develop essential leadership skills and to educate students in such public administration principles as executive problem solving, human capital management, and policy analysis, among others. The Master of Public Administration degree can help prepare you for career service in national, state or local government, in regional planning agencies, and in non-profit or voluntary organizations. It is also helpful for international students pursuing their career objectives. All courses have an academic core but emphasize the application of critical skills to the leadership and managerial functions. The MPA program provides a convenient, flexible way for working professionals to attend graduate school, regardless of their schedule or location. The MPA program's central office is located on the CSUN campus in The Tseng College. However, because of the program's commitment to meeting the needs of working professionals, courses can also be taken at off-site locations in a cohorted version.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission