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Master of Business Administration with Concentration in Public Administration

Golden Gate University - San Francisco Campus

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 24,525/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1901

Total Students: 3,387 +

Int. Students: 300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

536 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Business Administration with Concentration in Public Administration

Program Overview

Golden Gate University’s Master of Business Administration program is designed to prepare the next generation of business leaders for today’s complex business environment. Led by instructors who are active professionals in some of the Bay Area’s largest and most successful organizations, we bring cutting-edge techniques into the classroom and equip you with in-demand skills that you can immediately apply in the real world.

At GGU, our well-rounded curriculum empowers MBA students to build a holistic management perspective as well as a comprehensive understanding of business. Throughout the program, you’ll learn to blend core business disciplines with vital soft skills like communication, presentations, and teamwork, applied through hands-on case studies that mirror real-world management scenarios.

Public Administration Concentration

A progressive graduate concentration designed to prepare MBA students to navigate the bureaucracy of the public sector.

Outsourcing of public sector services to business and nonprofit organizations has increased the need for private sector managers who understand how the government bureaucracy works. This concentration provides students with the necessary skills and Knowledge to be successful at public management, applying what they learned to approach the public sector with the mindset of a private sector manager. Students will learn to manage finances in a not-for-profit company, labor practices in the public sector, and running a business amid all the legal red tape that can come along with public administration.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

5 Days

Program Intensity

Hybrid

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Open
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,525 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Golden Gate University - San Francisco Campus

CAD 18,000 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.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 57.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
International President’s Scholarship International Dean’s Scholarship International Welcome Grant	International President’s Scholarship Criteria: Must be an international student entering the U.S. on an F-1 visa and admitted to a master’s program in the School of Business, Accounting, or Braden School of Tax. Award is distributed evenly over the degree’s required units. Cannot be combined with other GGU scholarships. Must maintain satisfactory academic progress. International Dean’s Scholarship Criteria: Same as the President’s Scholarship – F-1 visa status and admission to a qualifying master’s program. Distributed over the full course duration. Not combinable with other GGU financial aid. International Welcome Grant Criteria: Must be enrolled full-time in the first term. Not renewable. Cannot be used alongside other GGU scholarships. LINK: https://ggu.edu/financial-aid-international-graduate-scholarships/	International President’s Scholarship Award amount: Up to $15,000 International Dean’s Scholarship Award amount: Up to $12,000 International Welcome Grant Award amount: $2,000 (one-time award)

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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