Golden Gate University has been educating public administration professionals for more than 50 years, making it the oldest public administration program provider in Northern California. With 7,000 alumni and growing, GGU has produced government and community leaders of every kind, including police and fire chiefs, city and county managers, regional and department directors, executive directors, legislative supervisors, policy analysts, and others. The Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program provides working professionals with knowledge of public affairs, policy, and administration through a challenging and cutting-edge curriculum taught by instructors who are also professionals in the field.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to: Provide the leadership and organizational skills necessary to effectively and efficiently manage change, productivity, and diversity in public service and non-profit organizations. Critically but constructively analyze and evaluate public policies and programs within dynamic political, economic, environmental, and social contexts at municipal, state, national, and international levels of governance. Develop collaborative professional relationships and partnerships with consideration for the legal, ethical, and moral influences that affect governmental, non-governmental, and business organizations. Synthesize and apply knowledge from the scholarships on public affairs, policy, and administration to form a solid intellectual basis for professional practice and action. ...and will demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of: Ethics, accountability, and governance in public service Policymaking and intergovernmental relations Leadership and organizational reform Government, business, and civil society partnerships Public finance and budgeting Law and justice in public service Law enforcement and security Public personnel, labor relations, succession planning Policy research, analysis, and presentation.