The Master’s Program in Public Administration at Cal Poly Pomona offers coursework leading to a Master of Public Administration (MPA). The MPA is housed within the university's Department of Political Science. The main goal of the MPA is to provide scholarly and professional education to students who wish to prepare themselves for higher degrees and for administrative careers and leadership positions in government. While the majority of graduates take positions in American local, state, and national governments, the degree program may lead to work in international and other organizations, such as private foundations, nonprofit organizations, interest groups, and other community institutions and businesses.

Learning Outcomes

1. Determine, collect, and analyze the evidence appropriate for evaluating and implementing public policies and programs.
2. Work fluidly and collaboratively across the public, nonprofit, and for-profit sectors.
3. Apply leadership, ethical standards, and equity in fiscal and human resource management.
4. Utilize effective and concise written and oral communication for a diverse audience of stakeholders.
5. Develop a critical understanding of and respect for the policy-making process and the diversity of perspectives and interests involved in governance.

Admissions

The Master in Public Administration program only accepted fall cohorts. Applications for each fall are due by April 1st of that year. The application can be completed online through Cal State Apply. Please note that the GRE admission requirement has been removed. You are free to submit an application to the MPA program without a GRE score. Please visis the Application/Admissions page to view a list of admission requirements.