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Master of Public Administration

California State University, Bakersfield

Bakersfield, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A management and leadership degree for people who want to serve the public good.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Public Administration and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Public service management and leadership

Curriculum

Core requirements cover quantitative techniques
Statistical analysis
Economic analysis for policy and planning
Techniques of policy analysis
Principles of public administration
Public budgeting and financial management and institutional leadership. A capstone and an internship requirement complete 40 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree with minimum GPA 2.5 (some programmes require more); NACES evaluation of foreign transcripts; statement of purpose
resume
recommendation letters
GRE 148/149 or GMAT 500 (MBA) where required; English proof by TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105 or PTE 58
or a waiver.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with official transcripts from all institutions, evaluated course-by-course by a NACES member for foreign degrees; plus statement of purpose, resume, recommendation letters; GRE (148 Verbal, 149 Quantitative) or GMAT 500 (MBA) where the programme requires

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Public Administration. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,600 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Bakersfield
Faculty or school	School of Business and Public Administration
Department	Public Policy and Administration
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
54 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.