Master of Public Administration

Prepare yourself to initiate and lead interactions between the public, private and nonprofit sectors to develop workable solutions for the common good.

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  • The program is designed for working professionals and provides small class sizes to enrich the learning environment. Our cohort system encourages you to form deep relationships with fellow students.

    • Typical program length is 27 months, with 39 credits
    • Students attend class for four hours one night a week or eight hours every other Saturday
    • Minimum of two years of professional work experience
    • $1,080 per credit (2012-2013)
    • Offered at USF’s San Francisco (fall semester), Sacramento (fall semester), and San Jose (spring semester) campuses


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    Barbara Attard

    Barbara Attard, MPA, Alumna

    "The MPA is a degree designed for people who work in the public sector. When I started my degree work I was basically in a supervisor job. I was interested in becoming a director of a program. And after I completed my studies, within two years, I accomplished that goal."

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