UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027

Programs

Master's Program(s)

Public Administration, M.P.A.

Public Sector Management and Leadership Option

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) with an option in Public Sector Management and Leadership is the appropriate professional degree program for administrators who are currently employed in the public, private or nonprofit sectors and who want to improve their management knowledge and skills. The program has been designed to provide an academically sound and …

Public Administration, M.P.A.

Nonprofit Sector Management Option

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) with an option in Nonprofit Sector Management is the appropriate professional degree program for administrators who are currently employed in the public, private or nonprofit sectors and who want to improve their management knowledge and skills. The program has been designed to provide an academically sound and effective course …

Public Administration, M.P.A.

Data-Driven Governance and Organizational Change Option

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) with an option in Data-Driven Governance and Organizational Change is the appropriate professional degree program for administrators who are currently employed in the public, private or nonprofit sectors and who want to improve their management knowledge and skills. The program has been designed to provide an academically sound and …

Certificate Program(s)

Data-Driven Governance and Organizational Change Certificate

The graduate Certificate in Data-Driven Governance and Organizational change prepares students to lead change in a modern, value-driven way, achieve high levels of efficiency in serving the public, and utilize cutting-edge technology in the management of public programs and policies. This certificate will equip students with the frameworks, tools and applied strategies to navigate the …

Nonprofit Sector Management Certificate

Today’s nonprofit-sector professionals must possess a range of managerial and organizational skills that will enable them to function successfully in diverse environments as well as across multiple disciplines. The CSUN Nonprofit Sector Management Certificate program, which is embedded in the Master of Public Administration degree, provides participants with in-depth exposure to administrative and managerial issues …

Public Administration for Public Sector Professionals Certificate

Essentials of Public Administration for Public Sector Professionals The graduate credit Certificate in Essentials of Public Administration for Public Sector Professionals is designed for individuals seeking to expand their professional skills. This graduate certificate allows students to get exposure to the fundamental and essential issues in public administration. There are six graduate-level courses required for the …