Public Administration
The SF State Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program offers students the opportunity to earn their MPA while balancing other work and life responsibilities. Designed primarily for working professionals, SF State’s MPA Program also welcomes pre-service students. We deliver our rigorous yet flexible curriculum in a mix of modalities. The MPA Program is nationally accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, & Administration (NASPAA).
Built upon high impact educational practices with courses taught by a seasoned faculty that includes long-time core MPA professors with academic qualifications and part-time practitioner faculty with professional qualifications, our curriculum offers students a balance of theoretical grounding and applied work. It is the best value for your tuition dollars in the Bay Area.
The SF State MPA alumni network is strong and multi-faceted, with professions across sectors, in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit companies.