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Public Administration - Public Policy Analysis and Management

California State University Northridge
Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Administration - Public Policy Analysis and Management at California State University Northridge is a Master programme in Business & Management 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 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 Public Administration - Public Policy Analysis and 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Administration - Public Policy Analysis and 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. Seminar in Public Administration and its Environment
  2. Research Methods for Public Administration
  3. Organization Theory and Human Behavior
  4. Public Budgeting and Financial Administration
  5. Seminar in Public Policy Process
  6. Intergovernmental Relations
  7. Policy Implementation and Program Evaluation
  8. Seminar in Effective Public Sector Management
  9. Approaches and Methods in Program Evaluation
  10. Performance Reporting Measures in Government
  11. Strategic Management
  12. Public Policy Analysis
  13. Ethics and Professionalism
  14. Community and Economic Development
  15. Graduate Project

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).

  • Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Successful completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE). Applicants who score a minimum of 3 on the Analytical Writing section of the GRE are exempt from the UDWPE.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge 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 Northridge

    California State University Northridge logo

    California State University Northridge

    United States

    California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...

    University Profile
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months