Master of MPA at University of the Pacific
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    Master of MPA at University of the Pacific

    University of the Pacific
    University of the Pacific
    United States of America
    United States of America, Stockton
    University Rank:#1401
    Master of MPA at University of the Pacific

    University of the Pacific offers the Master of MPA as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Stockton , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for mpa and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.

    About Master of MPA

    The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Pacific McGeorge School of Law prepares students to capably manage the public sector processes and effectively implement public policy decisions.

    Graduates will be ready to advance their careers or start a career in management and leadership positions in a wide range of public-focused organizations including:

    • Government agencies
    • International/Multilateral organizations
    • Non-profit organizations
    • Non-governmental organizations
    • Public Interest/Advocacy
    • Consulting

    As the only MPA program offered by an accredited law school in California, special attention is given to statutes, regulations, and strategic use of legal processes. The 30-unit core curriculum is built around student engagement in spirited policy discussions with faculty, while learning about innovative management approaches form experience professionals. Courses emphasize:

    • Foundations of public action based in statutes and regulations
    • Importance of values for public action
    • Competencies in strategic leadership and systemic change
    • Analytical skills required for public management
    • Analysis, design, and implementation of public policies

    Students may also choose to pursue a concentration consisting of two or more courses taken in addition to the 30-unit core curriculum. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and students can enroll in Fall or Spring semester.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of MPA at University of the Pacific

    Entry Requirements

    The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) requirement varies by program and if required, an application is not complete without the receipt of official results sent directly from the testing service. Please consult the individual program's admission criteria.

    COVID-19 Update:If you are unable to take the exam due to a test location closure, ETS is temporarily offering aGRE General Test at homeoption.If the GRE online test is not available in your area, please contact your program of interest directly to submit for a GRE score waiver, which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

    Official GRE results must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) using the codes below. See theETS Homepagefor further information on this exam.

    Letters of Recommendation

    Two or three recommendation letters are required for each applicant, depending on the program. Please check with the program to learn about program-specific recommender requirements. A valid email address for each recommender is required.

    Letter of recommendation requests can be sent electronically when completing your online application and selecting the Online Recommendation Form. Your recommenders will receive a link to our online recommendation form via email once you have submitted your application.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 570. If you have taken the SAT and would like to submit your score, you can do so, but it is optional. University of the Pacific’s SAT code is 4065. 
    • ACT Composite score of 22 or higher. If you have taken the ACT and would like to submit your score, you can do so, but it is optional. University of the Pacific’s ACT code is 0240. 
    • Citizens of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ghana, New Zealand, Nigeria, United Kingdom and South Africa. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you should take the SAT or ACT instead of an English language proficiency test, if you choose to do so. International transfer students with more than 30 units of college work do not need to take the SAT or ACT. 
    • All high school instruction in the U.S. and in English 
    • “A”-level English score of B or higher 
    • AP English score of 4 or higher 
    • IB English score of 5 or higher 
    • Two English Composition courses at a university or college in the U.S., with grades of B or higher in both courses
    • One English Composition course and one Communications or Critical Thinking course at a university or college in the United States, with grades of B or higher in both courses

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of MPA at University of the Pacific

    Master of MPA at University of the Pacific
    University of the Pacific
    University of the Pacific
    United States of America

    United States of America, Stockton

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