MPA Online Program Admission

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Applicants for admission to the MPA Online Program must meet the California State University Dominguez Hills admission requirements for post-baccalaureate or graduate study and the graduate admission requirements of the Department of Public Administration.

Applicants will be considered for admission if they satisfy the following:

• Hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university,
• Are in good standing at the last institution attended,
• Have achieved a minimum undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) upper division units,
• Attain a minimum score of 550 on the test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) (required only of students who have received all, or a significant portion, of their education in a language other than English).

Admission to the MPA Online Program is selective. The Admissions Committee reviews the entire application package weighing prior academic performance, previous work experience, and other professional and intellectual pursuits.

TOEFL Requirement TOEFL

All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must demonstrate competence in English. Those who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from an institution where English is the principal language of instruction must receive a minimum score of 550 on the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

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Application Filing Dates

The MPA Online Program is offered in four (4) terms or sessions each year. Students may enroll and begin studies in any of the four terms.

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Application Fees

An application fee of $55 in U.S. funds, payable to CSUDH, must accompany your application. The fee is nonrefundable and may not be transferred to another term at any campus.  **Application material received and accepted after the published deadline will incur an additional $15.00 application fee.   Please note: a copy of your submitted application, personal statement and current résumé.  You are not required to submit an additional application fee to the department.

Tuition Fees
Effective January 1, 2007, tuition for core courses is $1,200.00 (U.S.) per three unit course. Tuition for bridge or leveling courses, if these are deemed necessary, is $800.00(U.S.) per two unit course. Course fees are the same for both resident and international students. All fees are subject to change.

Required Submissions

·         Application for MPA Online Admission Form Application . An application fee for $55 (US) payable to CSUDH must be submitted at the time your application is completed. **Application material received and accepted after the published deadline will incur an additional $15.00 application fee.  

·         Two official transcripts from each college or university attended. Transcripts must be received by CSUDH Admission’s office in sealed envelopes directly from the issuing institutions.

·         TOEFL score (if required) sent directly from the appropriate testing organization.

·         A one-to-two page typewritten personal statement that describes the applicant's professional accomplishments and goals and explains how a MPA degree would help reach those goals.  The personal statement will be used to evaluate the applicant's critical thinking and writing skills and to access the appropriateness of a MPA degree to the achievement of the stated goals.

·         A current résumé. The résumé will be used to evaluate the applicant's academic background and professional experience

·         Certified English translations of non-English transcripts (International students only)

·         The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required. Acceptable GRE scores must be in the 15th percentile or above in each of the following areas: verbal, quantitative, and analytical.  You may refer to http://GRE.com for additional test information. The GMAT exam (minimum score of 450) may be accepted in lieu of the GRE.

A copy of your submitted application, personal statement, and résumé should be submitted to the address below:

MPA Online Program
College of Business Administration and Public Policy 
CSUDH
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747

 

 

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