Master of Public Administration
Shorelight Group - Seattle University
USA,Washington
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30 Months
Duration
CAD 21,396/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Jan 2026
Apply Date
USA, Washington
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1891
Total Students: 7,200 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Master of Public Administration
Program Overview
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.
Learning Outcomes
Seattle University graduate public administration students should be able to:
- Effectively utilize established concepts of management and organization to frame and interpret organizational issues.
- Utilize reflective action to improve management skills.
- Apply, analyze, and evaluate theories of the policy process and economics.
- Ability to define and describe public problems and develop plans of action.
- Create appropriate research methods and design to support empirical research objectives.
- Develop analytical skills in the conduct of original research for the purpose of furthering social justice.
- Identify and explain public service theories, analyze public sector issues, and offer prescriptions for change.
- Demonstrate an understanding of equity issues in public service.
- Effectively communicate written research findings on public issues to diverse populations.
- Effectively communicate oral research findings on public issues to diverse populations.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 21,396 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Shorelight Group - Seattle University
CAD 14,982 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
