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.