In this volatile economic, social, and ecological landscape, there is unprecedented opportunity for skilled leaders to rethink public administration and create innovative and effective solutions for today’s challenges. Presidio School of Management, a proven leader with its ground-breaking MBA in Sustainable Management, has created an MPA program to prepare professionals for careers in public service to lead and transform organizations in a sustainable way.

Presidio’s program provides public administration professionals with the skills to think systemically in addressing our most compelling issues, and act pragmatically in creating policies and solutions. Going beyond a traditional MPA, our program enriches students with the confidence and competencies to shift policy in ways that both benefit society and create lasting change through a more sustainable framework.

Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2009.

Our Innovative Approach

The program combines the effectiveness of face-to-face learning with the convenience and efficiency of online learning. Each semester is composed of one four-day weekend per month of intensive classroom learning at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco plus collaborative learning in a rich, interactive online environment.

See Academic Calendar for the class schedule. We invite prospective students to visit our classes.

Dual Degree in Sustainable Management

Presidio offers students the ability to earn a dual master’s degree in sustainable management in both business administration and public administration. This unique program prepares students for roles that straddle the blurring line between the public and private sector. For more details on the dual MBA and MPA degree, please contact our Admissions Department at admissions@presidiomba.org.

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MPA Overview (PDF)