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Local Government Management

California State University Chico
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Tuition USD 2,739 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 2,739 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 60 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Chico, California
Language English

Program Overview

The Local Government Management at California State University Chico is a Master programme in Business & Management over 60 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Local Government Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 60 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 2,739 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 2,739 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Local Government Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. American Institutions and Public Organizations
  2. Public Administration and Democracy
  3. Seminar in Research Methods
  4. Seminar in Public Management
  5. Seminar in Public Personnel Administration
  6. Seminar in Administration of Public Financial Resources
  7. Seminar in Organizational Theory in the Public Sector
  8. Seminar in State and Local Government
  9. Collaborative Community Management
  10. Seminar in Administration and Planning
  11. Seminar in Public Policy Formation
  12. Public and Non-Profit Program Evaluation
  13. Environmental Policy and the Law
  14. Seminar in Health and Human Services Management
  15. Seminar in Public Policy in Health and Human Services
  16. Mental Health Policy and Administration
  17. Intern/Fieldwork Public Admin

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.5

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • To be admitted to graduate and postbaccalaureate study, a student must hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or must have completed an equivalent acceptable to the Office of Graduate Studies at California State University, Chico.
  • Applicants who wish to pursue a master\'s degree must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester units of course work attempted and at least 3.0 in the last 30 units attempted. Applicants for unclassified status, such as qualifying for a teaching credential, must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in their last 60 semester units of course work attempted.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 2,739 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 2,739 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 2,739 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 2,739 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact California State University Chico directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About California State University Chico

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California State University Chico

Chico, California

California State University, Chico is a public university in Chico, California, United States. It was founded in 1887 as one of about 180 "normal schools" founded by state governments in the 19th...

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  • Start Date 2017-09-16
  • Language English
  • Duration 60 months
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