Earn an Executive Master of Public Administration

With our rigorous Executive MPA program, you will learn to lead high-performing public organizations, and qualify or get promoted to more senior positions. Earn your EMPA one course per term in as little as 16 months through GGU's accelerated Executive Master of Public Administration degree, and you can join the ranks of GGU's 7,000 public administration alumni who've gone on to the top of their agencies.

Why GGU?

Golden Gate University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and an institutional member of National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) since 1973. Founded in 1965, GGU's Public Administration Department is the oldest in the San Francisco Bay Area, with faculty who are respected academics as well as seasoned public managers.

Why a cohort?

A cohort is a group of students who start and complete a degree program together; enrolling is a prescribed schedule of courses. Our cohort offers:

• a degree completion date which allows you to plan ahead
• camaraderie and networking with fellow classmates that lasts long beyond the program
• an integrated program that builds as it goes, which will help you apply your learning from day one
• a personalized academic plan based on course requirements to help you stay on track
• programs with a level of practical expertise to match your needs as an adult learner

How do you benefit?

• Know right from the start what courses you will take and when you will be able to take them
• Receive individual attention from your professors
• Have guaranteed access to courses you need, ensuring your on-time completion
• Be part of a rich team that grows into a learning community, studying together throughout the program
• Learn from real-world experiences your classmates and professors share in class
• Network across departments and industries with your classmates to gain key business knowledge
• Have a built-in community support group in an era of continual change
• Earn your degree from a university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)

Testimonials

Alumni
	"I was looking for a fast paced degree program with real world content. That is just what I found with GGU's EMPA program. With experienced and knowledgeable professors, a flexible schedule, and interactive courses, I would recommend the EMPA program to anyone looking to get a high quality education."	Laurie Stone Senior Appraiser Assessor's Office
	"I found the Executive MPA program at Golden Gate University to be challenging and educationally rigorous. Professors were well trained in both theory and practice. Most if not all assignments were geared toward developing management skills in analyzing public policy and program performance. I would highly recommend this educational program to all managers of public programs."	Tim McCormick Director of Building Services Building Services Department
	"I have had an extraordinary academic experience through Cyber classes at GGU. I took some Cyber courses at another college and found the caliber to be somewhat lacking. However, my online experience at GGU was awesome. The student-to-student and student-to-instructor dialogue was rich, straightforward, challenging, and profound in virtually every course. The instructors were well versed in their areas of expertise, provided rigorous but achievable program of study, and promoted rich dialogue among/between students and themselves. If you are interested in sharpening the tools in your Public Administration toolbox, I highly recommend the EMPA program."	Winifred Chambliss Manager - Administrative Services Water Resources Agency