Gain the Skills You Need To Build a Brighter Future
Master of Public Policy and Administration
Request Brochure
To download a program brochure and learn more about the Master of Public Policy and Administration offered by Cal Lutheran’s School of Management, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with a graduate admission counselor directly by calling us at 805-778-8948 or 866-944-8289 (toll-free).
Quick Facts
Total units:
39 (13 courses)
Average completion time:
18–24 months
Format:
On campus, online, hybrid
Flexible schedules:
Full-time or part-time options
On-campus locations:
Thousand Oaks, Oxnard
Program Benefits
Flexible, part-time degree with evening classes and online options
Competitively priced degree with multiple funding opportunities
Small class sizes that support meaningful engagement and network building
No GMAT or GRE required
Cal Lutheran’s Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) is a unique hybrid of public policy and public administration education designed to nurture leaders who are ready to shape new policies and present bold ideas.
Gain a big-picture understanding of the challenges faced by the public and private sectors and hone specialized strategies to create and implement innovative solutions.
You set the pace with a choice of part-time or full-time coursework.
The Cal Lutheran MPPA program is designed with working professionals in mind, but is a great fit for anyone who wants the flexibility to balance their education with their lives and work. Enroll part-time or full-time, start courses year round and choose to take classes online, hybrid or on campus in Thousand Oaks and Oxnard.
Small class sizes taught by faculty who make a big impact.
With an average class size of 15 students, you’ll experience meaningful collaboration with dedicated faculty and like-minded classmates. Our instructors bring a wealth of real-world expertise from areas such as labor relations, law, public policy and health care. You’ll also benefit from one-on-one guidance from our advisors who work with you throughout the MPPA program.
Take your learning outside the classroom.
We provide our students with direct experience opportunities such as fellowships, internships, faculty-led travel seminars and immersive observation sessions. This is your opportunity to benefit from a myriad of learning experiences that show you how the theory you learn in class is applied in the real world.
MPPA Degree Program Outcomes
Graduates of Cal Lutheran’s MPPA program will:
- Gain a foundational knowledge of the structure, function and operational principles of administrative organizations
- Understand the legal processes that influence public policy decision-making
- Explore the ethical values essential for a public administrator’s work
- Study how government administrators should connect with and serve citizens
- Learn how to formulate a robust social strategy
- Develop broadly applicable leadership skills
- Conduct and present research pertinent to public policy and administration
MPPA Careers
Cal Lutheran’s public policy and administration master’s program is a catalyst for professional success. Our comprehensive, practical curriculum empowers our graduates to excel in a wide variety of fields in the public and private sector. These roles include:
- Director of philanthropic organizations
- Financial administrator
- Federal law enforcement officer
- Human resource manager
- Judicial administrator
- Lobbyist
- Manager of federal, state and city offices
- Marketing director
- Mental health director
- Military officer
- Museum director
- Policy analyst
- Public affairs officer
- Public relations officer
- Public safety administrator
- Recreation director
- School administrator
About the School of Management at Cal Lutheran
About the School of Management
The School of Management is a community dedicated to producing graduates who are prepared to succeed in their personal and professional lives — our alumni think, communicate and lead with sustained excellence and are guided by moral and ethical awareness. Our students do more than just acquire knowledge: they are empowered to question, create and drive transformation through their actions.
About Cal Lutheran
Founded in 1959 and formally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution in 2016, Cal Lutheran is home to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate students. They’ve come to Cal Lutheran from dozens of countries and represent a wide spectrum of faith and spirituality.
Our dedicated, accomplished faculty work with small classes of students who are open-minded — about ideas, about people and about faith — and are seeking to grow as individuals.
Both in and out of the classroom, everyone at Cal Lutheran is committed to helping each student pursue their passions and transform their community and the wider world.