Program Overview
The Public Administration at California State University Bakersfield is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Public Administration 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 6,738 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,738 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bakersfield, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Analytical Methods in Administration
- Survey of Public Administration
- Program Evaluation
- The Public Policy-Making Process
- Managed Health Care
- Economic Issues in Health and Health Care
- Management in Non-Profit Organizations
- Fundamentals of Grant Writing
- State, Local, and Intergovernmental Management
- Administrative Law
- Administration in Multicultural Settings
- Quality Initiatives in Health and Human Services
- Leadership
- Contract Management
- Seminar in the Administration of Justice
- Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- Selected Topics in Public Policy and Administration
- Individual Graduate Study
- Public Human Resources Administration
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
- A grade point average of not less than 3.00 in all undergraduate course work;
- For all applicants, the program requires a written statement of interest, two letters of recommendation (at least one academic), a professional resume, and other relevant material about professional qualifications and experience.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,738 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,738 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,738 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,738 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield
California State University Bakersfield
United States
California State University, Bakersfield is a public university in Bakersfield, California. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months