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Dec 17, 2024
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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Public Administration, MPA (Online)
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A Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree prepares students for leadership in public and not-for-profit organizations. Knowledge areas include public policy, political processes, public service values and ethics, leadership dynamics, team development, human resource management, public budgeting and finance management, information technology, statistical analysis, and decision-making. Program graduates will be able to assume middle- to senior-level management positions at all levels of governmental and quasi-governmental agencies as well as a variety of non-profit organizations.
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Admission Requirements
Master of Public Administration Admission Requirements
Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found under Graduate Program Admission in the Online and Professional Studies section of the University Catalog. Specific admission requirements for the Master of Public Administration are:
- Prerequisite Knowledge: Applicants should possess one of the following:
- Strong undergraduate preparation in common curriculum requirements including courses in public administration, organizational theory, or public policy
- A minimum of five years managerial experience in either the public or private sector
- Personal statement that includes the following:
- Purpose for entering the program
- Long-term professional goals
- Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University
Program Requirements (36-37 units)
Concentration Courses (15-16 units)
Students must also complete all of the requirements in one of the following sequences: No Concentration or Strategic Innovation. No Concentration Option
Required Courses:
Final Requirement
Select one of the following sequences:
Strategic Innovation
Required Courses:
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