Master of Public Administration

Earn a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Seattle University. Gain skills for a rewarding public service career in government or the not-for-profit sector. Our Master of Public Administration (MPA) educates public service professionals seeking to advance their careers in local, state or federal government or the nonprofit sector. Our holistic education prepares you with knowledge and skills in critical thinking, analysis, administration, management, policy and research. In our program, you learn: Practical skills to address organizational problems. Management and leadership skills that incorporate collaboration, teamwork and self- reflection. Oral and written communication skills that emphasize cogency and professionalism. Critical thinking skills to competently develop and design empirical research and engage in logical analysis. Skills and expertise to be more effective participants and advocates in the public policy.

Bachelor’s degree or higher - Evidence of a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum of 3.00 GPA - Applicants with less than a 3.00 GPA might be considered for probationary admission and can submit an additional GPA explanation statement. Applicants with a non-graded bachelor's degree are required to submit a GRE/GMAT test score.