At the Price School in Sacramento, USC offers its signature graduate degree, the Master of Public Administration (MPA). Students can earn an MPA while establishing relationships with policy makers, agency directors, association executives and other influential state leaders. Students enrolled in the MPA Sacramento program experience the benefits of an education at a major research university while enjoying a strong sense of community.
MPA Scholarship Opportunity
USC Price is pleased to offer scholarships to students of exceptional professional promise to pursue a graduate degree at the USC State Capital Center.
The Sacramento Professional Scholarship deadline for Fall 2023 is June 1, 2023.
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Visit the USC State Capital Center
Located in downtown Sacramento near the State Capitol Building, the USC State Capital Center provides an opportunity for students to learn in the very place where key policy decisions are made. The Center is located at 1800 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95811-3004.
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Prepare for the Future
- Choose from multiple specialized fields of study that are in high-demand.
- Focus on leading-edge courses in management, analytics and policymaking.
- Hone your leadership skills, activate your community engagement and have fun in USC Price’s student associations.
- Gain cross-cultural experience by participating in international labs and addressing a particular policy project identified by a client in your host country. Past locations have included China, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Ireland, and more.
- Options to earn additional certificates and dual degrees in specialized fields.
Learn from Expert Teachers, Mentors and Peers
- Take courses with exceptional and diverse full-time faculty as well as astute adjunct faculty of noted professionals – all of whom are invested in your success.
- Build professional connections through USC Price’s extensive alumni network.
- Connect with the USC Price advisory board, comprised of leaders in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.