As the purpose and scope of today's private, public, and nonprofit organizations become more complex, so too does the role of the administrative and policy-making professionals who lead them. Master of Public Policy and Administration program is designed to position you to meet and exceed these evolving demands through a highly respected, practical, and flexible program of study that blends practice and theory. This 39-credit program affords you the opportunity to enjoy an interactive academic experience in classes that average fewer than 15 students. The program is flexible as it offers courses at two of our convenient campus locations — Thousand Oaks and Oxnard. The program is delivered over four 11-week terms each year: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. The MPPA is an interactive academic experience in classes that average fewer than 15 students. You will 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.

1. A completed application and application fee (non-refundable). 2. An interview with a graduate admission counselor. 3. Official transcripts showing a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. Normally a grade point average of approximately 3.0 in upper division undergraduate work is expected. 4. Two letters of recommendation 5. A personal statement 6. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores may be waived for candidates who present an official transcript of previous college work from a regionally accredited college or university reflecting any one of the following criteria: a. An undergraduate, upper-division grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) b. A combined grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the most recent 60 credits of study consisting of any of the following: graduate course work, upper division post baccalaureate course work (exclusive of extension or continuing education work), and upper division undergraduate course work c. A minimum of nine credits of graduate course work completed with a 3.50 grade point average d. A previously earned master's degree Note: All applicants who have completed their undergraduate work at an institution outside of the U.S. must submit GRE or GMAT scores and have their transcripts evaluated for equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree.