Master of Public Policy and Administration

Shaping policy. Transforming lives.

The need for skilled leaders in public policy and administration has never been greater. Our ACBSP-accredited masters in public policy is a unique hybrid of MPA and MPP programs designed to develop the skill required to create and manage public policy.

You'll combine a big-picture understanding of the issues we face with techniques to create solutions and manage their implementation.

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Master of Public Policy and Administration Online Information Session
Thursday, Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:00 - 1:00 pm

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Quick Facts

Program Credits
  • 39 (13 courses)
Average Duration
  • 18-24 months
Flexibility
  • On-campus and online courses
  • Full-time or part-time course load
Course Availability
  • Year-round in four 11-week terms during evenings
Locations
  • Thousand Oaks
  • Oxnard
Program Costs

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Access to Public Leaders

You'll meet, interact and collaborate with influential California political figures, including:

  • State Senator Fran Pavley
  • State Assembly Member Jeff Gorell
  • State Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin
  • Former State Senator Tony Strickland
  • And many others!

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Faculty with Experience

The MPPA program is an interactive academic experience in classes that average fewer than 15 students.

You'll receive instruction and mentoring from faculty members with real-world expertise and accomplishments in the fields of labor relations, law, public policy, criminal justice, ethics, budgeting and finance, immigration policy, human resource management, health care, and more.

Meet our faculty

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One of the many electives we have is the Sacramento Policy Institute, which is an exposure and travel seminar that takes students to Sacramento for a week. Students are in Sacramento for four days but also do readings before and after. The idea is to expose students to policy making processes and the various stakeholders involved including legislators, lobbyists, and media.

Sabith Khan, PhD
MPPA Program Director & Assistant Professor, School of Management

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