Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Pacific McGeorge School of Law prepares students to capably manage the public sector processes and effectively implement public policy decisions.
Graduates will be ready to advance their careers or start a career in management and leadership positions in a wide range of public-focused organizations including:
Government agencies
International/Multilateral organizations
Non-profit organizations
Non-governmental organizations
Public Interest/Advocacy
Consulting
As the only MPA program offered by an accredited law school in California, special attention is given to statutes, regulations, and strategic use of legal processes. The 36-unit core curriculum is built around student engagement in spirited policy discussions with faculty, while learning about innovative management approaches from experienced professionals. Students may also choose to pursue a concentration consisting of two or more courses (6 units) in addition to the 36-unit core curriculum. The 36-unit requirement is for student enrolling in Fall 2022. Current students should refer to catalog requirements.
Courses emphasize:
Foundations of public action based in statutes and regulations
Importance of values for public action
Competencies in strategic leadership and systemic change
Analytical skills required for public management
Analysis, design, and implementation of public policies
50% of course contact hours in the program will be online with hybrid learning. The exact amount of online instruction for an individual course will vary between 25% and 100% according to the unique characteristics of the class. Please contact the Public Policy Programs department for questions or for more information.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Services is here to support you in developing and achieving your career goals. Our services offer career advising, job and internship help, resume and cover letter writing help, and graduate school planning. If you are not sure what you want to major in, our career assessments can help you learn more about your interests, personality type, and careers that are best suited for you.
Make an appointment with us as soon as your first day at Pacific. Our Tigers on Pace program is a four-year plan that allows you to pursue options and be prepared for graduation. However, you can begin this plan at any point.
You do not need certain eligibility for jobs, shadowing or internships. We will help you connect with employers as soon as you are ready. Even our alumni can receive free career services for life. As soon as you are ready to start talking about your career, we are ready to support you.
Events we regularly host include:
• Job & Internship Fair
• On-campus Job Fair
• Practice interviews with employers
• Workshops on resumes, cover letters, networking, and more
PSW Opportunity
- 12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Must have the U.S. equivalent of a 2.65 GPA to be eligible for admission to the program.
- Must provide an official, course-by-course evaluation of their transcripts with an overall U.S. GPA equivalent from one of the agencies accepted by the University.
- Must provide official English proficiency test scores from either TOEFL or IELTS.
If your native language is not English, we require you to submit scores from one of the following English proficiency examinations:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic
Please note: We are not able to accept results for the IELTS General Training examination.
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Submitting Scores
For a listing of TOEFL codes please see our Application Materials page. IELTS scores may be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admission through the testing service, by mail or to gradadmission@pacific.edu.
Minumum Scores for Admission
TOEFL: 80 (90 for Graduate Assistants)
IELTS: 6.5
Applicants not obtaining the required score for a Graduate Assistantship may be asked by a unit's admissions committee to submit scores from the Test of Spoken English (TSE), also administered by ETS.
Don't meet our minimum English proficiency requirements?
Visit our UOP International Graduate Programs website to learn more about English Language Pathway programs.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
48150 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: N/A
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