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Master of Public Administration San Francisco State University San Francisco State University, USA

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USD 16998

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The SF State Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program offers students the opportunity to earn their MPA by taking a mix of in-person and hybrid courses in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The MPA Program is nationally accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, & Administration (NASPAA). 

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Lead and manage in public governance/Meet challenges of rapidly changing world
  • Apply a wide range of knowledge about the public service
  • Apply a wide range of knowledge about an elective area within public service
  • Evidence professional skills necessary for the public service
  • Participate in and contribute to the public policy process
  • Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions
  • Articulate and apply a public service perspective
  • Communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry
  • Write effectively and concisely for an audience of professionals
  • Present effectively to small and large groups
  • Word effectively in groups and teams
  • Communicate and work to ensure social justice, equity and other public service values highlighted by the Program
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 84 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    16998

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    18999 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    • The scholarship award ($1,500.00) will be disbursed during the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible students must be enrolled at least half time (6 units) during the Fall semester 2025 when the awarded funds will be disbursed to the student’s account.

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