Master of Public Administration

Sol Price School of Public Policy

The USC Master of Public Administration program is a unique and multidisciplinary environment within the Price School that integrates all the major disciplines bearing on management and leadership in the modern, interconnected socioeconomic and political environment. The program connects cutting-edge research to the practice of public policy and management, equipping students with the skills required for all the challenges and opportunities of the ever-changing nature of public administration—sound management, analytical, and policy-making skills.

Career Options

The MPA degree is directly relevant to administration of public services, particularly at various levels of Government. A professional with a MPA degree could work either in the public, private or non‐profit sector spanning a multitude of job functions such as city planning, resource management, and healthcare to name a few.

Sample Course Schedule
Year 1

Fall

PPD 540 (4),
PPD 545 (4)= 8 units
(and PPD 502x (2)- Statistics if applicable= 10 units total)

Spring

PPD 541 (4) or PPDE 645 (4)
PPD 501a (2), PPD 501b (2)= 8 units
(and PPD 543-Internship (1) if applicable= 9 units)

Summer

PPD 542 (4)
PPD 500 (2)
2 unit elective= 8 units

Year 2
Fall

8 units of electives= 8 units

Spring

PPD 546 (4)
4 unit elective = 8 units

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PROGRAM DETAILS

SCHOOL
Sol Price School of Public Policy

DEGREE OFFERED
Master of Public Administration
RELATED WEBSITES
Online MPA
RELATED PROGRAMS
Certificate in Homeland Security and Public Policy

START DATE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Students are admitted on a rolling basis for either fall, spring or summer semester start.

Deadlines are set by term and can change yearly. Please contact the Enrollment Advisors for more information: 877-960-2042 admissions@uscpublicadmin.com

PROGRAM LENGTH
The MPA program is a 40 unit (in-service students)/41 unit (pre-service students) graduate program.

Full-time enrollment:
5-6 semesters, including summer semesters

Part-time enrollment:
Depends- approximately 10 semesters
ON-SITE REQUIREMENT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
MPA Admission Requirements

ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
MPA Online Tuition

Current USC Tuition & Fees

FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS
Price School funding opportunities

Financial Aid Contact:

Christine Wilson

wilsonca@price.usc.edu

213-740-4127

USC Financial Aid Website
USC Financial Aid Contact
(213) 740-4444

CONTACT
admissions@uscpublicadmin.com

877-960-2042

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